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From Insights to Impact: Understanding Cancer Screening Choices through Mixed-Methods
Aishah Ibraheem Al Daragemeh1, Ahmad Mahmoud Saleh2, Hassanat Ramadan Abdel-Aziz2
1Department of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.
Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention : APJCP
|August 29, 2024
Summary
Less than 37% of men in Jordan participate in cancer screening due to low health literacy and access barriers. Culturally specific interventions and community health worker training are recommended to improve engagement and awareness.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Men's Health
- Cancer Prevention
Background:
- Men's engagement in cancer screening remains a critical public health concern.
- Understanding barriers to cancer screening is essential for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore and understand men's engagement in cancer screening in Jordan.
- To identify factors influencing cancer screening utilization among men.
Main Methods:
- A mixed-methods approach was utilized, combining a quantitative survey of 209 men with qualitative focus group interviews of 30 men in Amman.
- Quantitative data assessed cancer screening participation rates.
- Qualitative data explored influencing factors on screening utilization.
Main Results:
- A low cancer screening participation rate was observed, with less than 37% of men engaging in screening.
- Key barriers identified include health illiteracy, language barriers, limited access to health information and services, and cultural factors.
Conclusions:
- Tailored, culturally specific interventions are strongly advocated.
- Training community health workers is crucial to address identified challenges and improve cancer prevention awareness and screening accessibility in Jordan.
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