Assessment of prostate cancer awareness and screening knowledge among men in Najran, Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study

• DOI: 10.1007/s44446-025-00014-6
• Publication Date: 2025-04-24T13:14:01Z
• Authors: Yousif A. Kariri
• Keywords: Cross-sectional study

Prostate cancer (PCa) is one of the most common male cancers and second leading cause cancer-related deaths among males worldwide. Efforts to increase men's awareness, understanding symptoms risk factors, provision early medical assistance are crucial for prevention detection PCa. This study assessed level knowledge, screening PCa participants in Najran, Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional was conducted with 341 from 19 June 2024 25 September 2024. An online questionnaire used collect data. Bivariate data were analyzed associations considered significant when p-value ≤ 0.05. total completed survey samples collected. The mean age 42 years (SD ± 8.17). found that (70.4%) had adequate knowledge However, only 30.5% aware prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test, while a small minority (3.2%) visited specialized physician regarding findings suggest about 70% Arabia, have an awareness factors Recommendations include organizing more campaigns, sharing information on social media, encouraging men undergo tests, providing health education primary care physicians public-based organizations, conducting further studies larger numbers Najran Province,