Level of the knowledge of men about the testicular cancer

Journal Title: Medical Science Pulse - Year 2015, Vol 9, Issue 1

Abstract

Background: The testicular cancer is appearing among cancers of the male urogenital system in about 2% of cases of cancers at men and is one from “youngest” of tubers. To his subject statistical surveys are confirming the ignorance.Aim of the study: Determining the level of the knowledge of the chosen group of men about malignant tumours of the nucleus.Material and methods: They conducted research amongst men coming from three various environments. An author’s questionnaire of the questionnaire form.Results: 76% of respondents confirmed the possibility of the diseases, which is testicular cancer. 70% of respondents low rated their knowledge. Moreover examined had a problem with correct showing manifestations heralding the testicular cancer.Conclusions: The level of the actual knowledge about the testicular cancer isn’t imposing. Men have a problem with correct showing manifestations suggesting the unfolding testicular cancer.

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Edyta Kędra, Agnieszka Pyśk

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Edyta Kędra, Agnieszka Pyśk (2015). Level of the knowledge of men about the testicular cancer. Medical Science Pulse, 9(1), 13-16. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-69137