Prostate Care Beyond Forty: A Quasi-Experimental Intervention to Enhance Awareness, Attitude and Practices regarding Prostate Cancer among Egyptian men

Background: the prevalence of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) increases after the age of forty years. BPH is one of the most common causes of lower urinary tract symptoms that needs more attention. The study aimed to assess the effectiveness of an intervention designed to enhance awareness, attitude and preventive practices related to prostate cancer among the Egyptian men aged forty and above.
Methods: quasi experimental study was used and a convenient sample technique was adopted to involve 200 participants living in Damanhur city and Beni-Suef city, Egypt. Structured questionnaires composed of 5 parts collected data about socio-demographic characteristics, symptoms of prostate hyperplasia, awareness about prostate cancer, practices to prevent occurrence and a scale to assess attitudes regarding prostate cancer screening.
Results: Results highlighted the positive effects of the intervention on participants' knowledge, practices, and attitudes regarding prostatic hyperplasia. Significant improvements were observed post-intervention compared to pre-intervention levels, as indicated by the Chi-square test results (X2 = 57.6, p < .00001 for knowledge; X2 = 23.04, p < .00001 for practices; X2 = 42.4, p < .00001 for attitudes).
Conclusion: The findings underscored the positive impact of the intervention on participants' knowledge, practices, and attitudes regarding prostatic hyperplasia. The study recommended regular screening and implements targeted health education programs to enhance awareness about prostatic hyperplasia, improve attitudes, and preventive measures.