Assessment of Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Prostate Cancer Among Men Aged 45 Years and Above in Ibeku Community, Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria

This study assessed the knowledge and attitudes toward prostate cancer among men aged 45 years and above in Ibeku Community, Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area, Imo State, Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive cross-sectional survey research design. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics of frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation, while Chi-square statistics were employed to test the hypotheses at a 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed that respondents demonstrated a high level of knowledge of prostate cancer, with a grand mean score of 3.17, indicating adequate awareness of prostate cancer risk factors, symptoms, and screening methods. The study also found that respondents generally had positive attitudes toward prostate cancer screening, with a grand mean score of 3.13. However, fear of diagnosis, concerns about screening procedures, and misconceptions were identified as factors that may discourage screening participation. The study further established a significant relationship between knowledge of prostate cancer and attitudes toward prostate cancer screening among respondents. The study concluded that improved knowledge of prostate cancer contributes significantly to positive attitudes toward screening and early detection practices. It recommended increased community-based health education programmes, improved accessibility of prostate cancer screening services, and greater involvement of healthcare providers, government agencies, and community leaders in promoting prostate cancer awareness among men.