Table 1 Prostate cancer awareness among soldiers
Characteristics | n | Yes (%) | No (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Have you heard about prostate cancer before? | 136 | 96.3 | 3.7 |
Received PC information from a health worker? | 134 | 40.3 | 59.7 |
Are you aware of prostate cancer screening test? | 139 | 76.3 | 23.7 |
Have you ever screened for prostate cancer? | 139 | 18.7 | 81.3 |
Do you know anyone with PC | 139 | 31.7 | 68.3 |
Are you familiar with the signs of PC | 137 | 53.3 | 46.7 |
Have you ever received health education on PC? | 138 | 44.2 | 55.8 |
Do you know your family history of PC? | 138 | 21.7 | 78.3 |
Composite score: less aware = 58.3%, more aware = 41.7% | |||