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Seamus Cowman1, James Gerard Cowman2, Ahmed Almumin2
1Head of School of Nursing & Midwifery, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Bahrain.
Seminars in Oncology Nursing
|May 25, 2021
Summary
This study explored prostate cancer knowledge among Arabic men over 50 in Bahrain, a region with high incidence. Findings emphasize the need for culturally sensitive health programs to improve men's health awareness.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Public Health
- Men's Health
Background:
- Bahrain exhibits high prostate cancer rates in the Middle East.
- Prostate cancer disproportionately affects men over 50.
- A study was needed to assess knowledge and attitudes in this demographic.
Purpose of the Study:
- Investigate knowledge and attitudes towards prostate cancer in Arabic men over 50.
- Explore insights into the perspectives of Arabic men regarding prostate cancer.
- Apply inter-professional student learning in research methodology.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive research design.
- Researcher-administered questionnaire for data collection.
- Inclusion of 74 predominantly Arabic men.
Main Results:
- Findings align with international literature on prostate cancer.
- New insights into the perspectives of Arabic men were identified.
- Highlights the importance of culturally sensitive health awareness programs.
Conclusions:
- Culturally sensitive health awareness programs are crucial for men's health and prostate cancer in Bahrain.
- Nurses play a vital role in men's health promotion and disease prevention.
- Inter-professional learning enhances nursing student research skills and collaboration.
Keywords:
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