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- Title
THE WORKERS KNOWLEDGE ABOUT PROSTATE CANCER: A DESCRIPTIVE EXPLORATORY STUDY.
- Authors
de Oliveira, Paula Marciana Pinheiro; Franco Lima, Maria Margareth; Cezario, Kariane Gomes; de Oliveira, Mariana Gonçalves
- Abstract
Objective: The objective of this project is to identify the workers knowledge about prostate cancer. Methods: This is a descriptive and exploratory study conducted in the city of Quixeramobim - Ceará, in August 2009. We worked with a questionnaire containning open and closed questions, which also allowed large and subjective answers. Results: We interviewed 20 men aged 30 to 40 years old. Discussion: All interviewed people reported having heard of such pathology and signs, but about symptoms, some said they did not have the knowledge and others reported dysuria itching.Conclusion: I find nurses a very important tool in the process of health education.
- Subjects
BRAZIL; HEALTH attitudes; HEALTH behavior; HEALTH education; HEALTH status indicators; INCOME; MARITAL status; RESEARCH methodology; MEN'S health; QUESTIONNAIRES; PROSTATE tumors; RESEARCH; SURVEYS; PROSTATE-specific antigen; EDUCATIONAL attainment; HEALTH literacy; DESCRIPTIVE statistics; EARLY detection of cancer; DIGITAL rectal examination; SYMPTOMS; TUMOR risk factors; PREVENTION
- Publication
Online Brazilian Journal of Nursing, 2012, Vol 11, Issue 1, p171
- ISSN
1676-4285
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.5935/1676-4285.20120016