Conocimientos, actitudes y prácticas sobre autoexamen testicular en estudiantes de la carrera de Enfermería – Universidad de Cuenca, 2016

Abstract

Background: testicular cancer is one of the testicular pathologies that mainly affects men aged between 15 and 35 years. (1) Testicular self-examination is the initial step in the detection of cancer. This involves performing a thorough examination of the testis and scrotum using techniques such as observation and palpation to detect abnormalities in the testicles. (2) Objective: to identify the knowledge, attitudes and practices about testicular self - examination in students Nursing Career - University of Cuenca, 2016. Materials and methods: this research is descriptive observational with a cross-sectional design. A survey was conducted based on the study "Public Awareness on Testicular Cancer and Testicular Self-Examination in Academic Settings: A Lost Opportunity." The results were analyzed with SPSS Version 15.0 and represented in graphs. Results: the prevalent age group was between 21 and 23 years old with 54.9%, third cycle (35.2%). Almost all of the participants were single (93.4%), while in the urban area (83.5%). 85.7% correctly answered that the testicular self-examination should be done by all men periodically. 86.8% are aware that self-examination helps detect benign and malignant diseases and that they should go to the doctor when they find something abnormal (96.7%). On the other hand, of the total of the participants of this study only 11% has been done testicular self-examination. Conclusions: the men who participated in our study have a regular knowledge, a demeaning attitude and practice towards the testicular self-examination