Table 2 Level of awareness and knowledge on prostate cancer of men ≥ 50 years in Lira, Uganda
Variable | Population, N = 400 | Proportion (%) |
|---|---|---|
Prior Knowledge of prostate cancer | ||
No | 118 | 29.5 |
Yes | 282 | 70.5 |
Source of Information (N = 282) | ||
Health worker | 115 | 40.8 |
Friend/family | 77 | 27.3 |
Radio/Newspapers | 60 | 21.3 |
Others | 30 | 10.6 |
Family history of prostate cancer | ||
No | 332 | 83.0 |
Yes | 68 | 17.0 |
Willingness to screen | ||
No | 117 | 29.3 |
Yes | 283 | 70.7 |
Knowledge Level | ||
Low | 219 | 54.7 |
High | 181 | 45.3 |