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Man`s knowledge about prevention of penile cancer

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: Objective: describe and analyze man's knowledge about preventive measures to prevent penile cancer. Methodology: this is a qualitative study conducted in an Institution of Higher Education, with 20 adult me as subjects, undergraduate students of various courses, aged 25-59 years, were randomly selected and agreed to participate. Data collection occurred through a semi-structured interview with thematic analysis. Showed up two categories: Hygiene as a preventive measure for the development of penile cancer and the use of condoms as a means of prevention. Results: it is easily preventable cancer, dependent on investments in education, because it realizes the importance to raise awareness of the male population about how certain behaviors can prevent injuries and illnesses more delicate. Related to penile carcinoma conditions, in order of importance, are the habits of genital hygiene, sexual risk behavior, causing HPV, and circumcision. Conclusion: in addition to educational activities for control, should consider the socio-economic situation and inequalities male, existing public in various regions of Brazil, with planned actions aimed at health promotion

Source: LA Referencia (Red Federada de Repositorios Institucionales de Publicaciones Científicas)

Authors: Jairo Edielson Rodrigues Barbosa de Sousa, Laiana Santos Soares, Elane Maria Azevêdo dos Reis, Marília Roque de Carvalho, Grazielle Roberta Freitas da Silva

Institution: Universidade Federal do Piauí

Language: English

Topic: Genital Health and Disease

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W3201620638

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