Prostate cancer screening knowledge and attitude among men over 50 at a referral Hospital in Oshana region, Namibia
The results from this study can be used by the Ministry of Health and Social Services and its stakeholders to create a baseline data which help to develop appropriate preventative measures and awareness programmes. Furthermore, this study can be used to identify possible reasons for the late reporting of men for PCa screening and aid to inform the public on the need for early-seeking behaviour through screening.
Authors
- Daniel Opotamutale Ashipala (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8913-056X)
- Yahaya Jafaru (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1366-272X)
- Lonia Kashihakumwa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6173-8541)
Institutions
- University of Namibia (NA)
- Federal University Birnin Kebbi (NG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Public Health in Africa
- Published
- 2025-01-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4102/jphia.v16i1.652
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.52
Funders
- University of Namibia