Examination of Prostate Cancer Screening Knowledge and Regular Exercise Awareness in Men Over 40 Years Old Admitted to Hospital

Background: To examine level of awareness of regular exercise, which is a protective factor from cancer, and prostate cancer screening knowledge (PCaSK) in men over 40 years of age. Material and method: The study was conducted prospectively. Men over forty years of age who applied to our hospital were asked to answer the demographic information form, "PCaSK Test", and "Exercise/Physical Activity Awareness Level Questionnaire (E/PAALQ)". Results: In the study, 181 men were included. The mean score obtained from PCaSK Test was determined to be 3.8±2.6. Individuals who had a positive family history obtained higher scores from PCaSK (p=0.002). The increase in education was increasing PCaSK (p<0.05). Individuals, who had low screening test knowledge, were participating less in screening programs (p<0.05). The mean score obtained from E/PAALQ was found to be 106.3±27.2. While level of physical activity awareness of rural residents was lower, physical activity habit increased as education level increased (p<0.05). In individuals with high screening test knowledge, both awareness and habit of physical activity were higher (p<0.05). Conclusion: In society, while increasing knowledge of screening tests that facilitate early diagnosis of prostate cancer, knowledge and habit level should be increased on subject of healthy living habits also.