The awareness and practice of testicular self-examination among male undergraduates in Nigeria: a descriptive cross-sectional study

A Cross-Sectional Evaluation of Parents' Awareness Towards Testicular Torsion and Their Response to a Potential Torsion: A Northern Saudi Study

Background

Assessment of parents' awareness of testicular torsion (TT) is essential to plan for necessary awareness-raising campaigns by policymakers. Hence, the preventable loss of testis due to inadequate awareness can be avoided. We aimed to evaluate the awareness of TT amongst parents from the Aljouf region, KSA, and to assess their response to a potential torsion.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional study among parents from the Aljouf region. The sample population was obtained using a consecutive sampling method. The present study used a pretested Arabic questionnaire. We used a statistical package for social science software for data analysis.

Results

There were 320 parents who participated in different public places for the present study. Of the respondents, 10.6% of their children had sudden pain in the scrotum. More than half (52.2%) had never heard of testicular torsion, and 72.5% of parents agreed that they would seek immediate medical attention for severe testicular pain, but a low (42.5%) proportion of parents responded that they would seek help immediately. Nearly one-fourth of them responded that less than 6 hours is the critical time for repair. Parents who were knowledgeable at the critical time had more odds of presenting to a healthcare facility immediately for both mild (OR = 2.77, CI = 1.55-4.03, p = 0.001) and severe (OR = 1.92, CI = 1.03-3.63, p = 0.032).

Conclusion

We found a lack of awareness of TT among Saudi parents. It is suggested to improve the knowledge among them through awareness-raising campaigns by the concerned health authorities through feasible methods. Furthermore, we recommend conducting a futuristic multicenter and exploratory study to find province-specific awareness.

Intervene to Improve: Awareness of Testicular Self-Examination and Testicular Cancer Among Male Patients at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Lahore, Pakistan

Background and objective Testicular cancer is the commonest of all types of cancer males are affected with. Testicular cancer, when diagnosed early, has one of the best prognoses. However, in Pakistan, early detection is hindered by religious and sociocultural norms, lack of education, and awareness deficit. Testicular self-examination (TSE) can significantly facilitate early detection of the condition and decrease associated mortality rate. This study aimed to acquire the frame of mind regarding testicular cancer (TC) and testicular self-examination (TSE) among the male outdoor patients of Lahore General Hospital, Lahore. Materials and methods After ethical considerations, elaborated literature review and consequent pilot study were done to develop a bilingual questionnaire. Following patient consent, answers to a set of questions were noted down by the authors. A 90-second bilingual, motivational video was displayed and an educational pamphlet on the same topic was also handed over. Afterward, another survey was conducted to grasp the comprehension, satisfaction, and willingness to spread the message. Results About 92% of the subjects had not heard of or performed TSE and 58.3% mentioned lack of education as the reason for not knowing the method. Eighty-two percent patients had never heard of TC. Post-education, 100% patients claimed that their knowledge of the subject improved and 97% were ready to teach other male relatives. Conclusion The results indicate that the population's lack of awareness regarding testicular self-examination and testicular cancer is alarming. Most subjects did not know the age group, risk factors, presentation, and early prevention of testicular cancer.