Prostate examination among adult and elderly subjects in southern Brazil: a cross-sectional population-based study
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Resumo: | ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Population-wide screening for prostate cancer remains a controversial topic, given the need for an individualized approach to patients regarding the risks and benefits of prostate-specific antigen testing and digital rectal examination. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of, and factors associated with, prostate examination among men aged 45 or older. DESIGN AND SETTING: Cross-sectional population-based study developed in the city of Rio Grande (RS), Brazil. METHODS: The outcome of interest was a history of prostate examination (prostate-specific antigen testing or digital rectal examination). The following independent variables were analyzed: age group, skin color, marital status, schooling, economic level, leisure-time physical activity, smoking habits, excessive alcohol consumption, overweight, health insurance, visits to the doctor during the preceding year, hypertension and diabetes. After a two-stage sampling process, the final sample consisted of 281 male individuals. RESULTS: The prevalence of a history of prostate-specific antigen testing or digital rectal examination was 68.3% (95% confidence interval (CI): 62.2 to 74.5). The highest prevalence rates were observed among men aged 70 years or older (88%) and the lowest among smokers (36%). The following characteristics were found to be associated with the outcome: advanced age; marital status other than single; more schooling and higher economic status; practicing physical activity; non-smoking habits; overweight; having health insurance; and having visited a doctor during the preceding year. CONCLUSION: Approximately two thirds of the study population had been screened for prostate examination, mostly older individuals, with higher socioeconomic status and a healthier lifestyle. |
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Prostate examination among adult and elderly subjects in southern Brazil: a cross-sectional population-based studyProstateEpidemiologyProstate-specific antigenDigital rectal examinationMen's healthProstate cancerScreeningSouthern BrazilABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Population-wide screening for prostate cancer remains a controversial topic, given the need for an individualized approach to patients regarding the risks and benefits of prostate-specific antigen testing and digital rectal examination. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of, and factors associated with, prostate examination among men aged 45 or older. DESIGN AND SETTING: Cross-sectional population-based study developed in the city of Rio Grande (RS), Brazil. METHODS: The outcome of interest was a history of prostate examination (prostate-specific antigen testing or digital rectal examination). The following independent variables were analyzed: age group, skin color, marital status, schooling, economic level, leisure-time physical activity, smoking habits, excessive alcohol consumption, overweight, health insurance, visits to the doctor during the preceding year, hypertension and diabetes. After a two-stage sampling process, the final sample consisted of 281 male individuals. RESULTS: The prevalence of a history of prostate-specific antigen testing or digital rectal examination was 68.3% (95% confidence interval (CI): 62.2 to 74.5). The highest prevalence rates were observed among men aged 70 years or older (88%) and the lowest among smokers (36%). The following characteristics were found to be associated with the outcome: advanced age; marital status other than single; more schooling and higher economic status; practicing physical activity; non-smoking habits; overweight; having health insurance; and having visited a doctor during the preceding year. CONCLUSION: Approximately two thirds of the study population had been screened for prostate examination, mostly older individuals, with higher socioeconomic status and a healthier lifestyle.Associação Paulista de Medicina - APM2020-12-01info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersiontext/htmlhttp://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1516-31802020000600483Sao Paulo Medical Journal v.138 n.6 2020reponame:São Paulo medical journal (Online)instname:Associação Paulista de Medicinainstacron:APM10.1590/1516-3180.2020.0197.r1.03092020info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessMeneghini,Kevin Francisco DurigonTing,Hsu YuanDumith,Samuel Carvalhoeng2020-12-17T00:00:00Zoai:scielo:S1516-31802020000600483Revistahttp://www.scielo.br/spmjhttps://old.scielo.br/oai/scielo-oai.phprevistas@apm.org.br1806-94601516-3180opendoar:2020-12-17T00:00São Paulo medical journal (Online) - Associação Paulista de Medicinafalse |
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Prostate examination among adult and elderly subjects in southern Brazil: a cross-sectional population-based study |
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Prostate examination among adult and elderly subjects in southern Brazil: a cross-sectional population-based study |
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Prostate examination among adult and elderly subjects in southern Brazil: a cross-sectional population-based study Meneghini,Kevin Francisco Durigon Prostate Epidemiology Prostate-specific antigen Digital rectal examination Men's health Prostate cancer Screening Southern Brazil |
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Prostate examination among adult and elderly subjects in southern Brazil: a cross-sectional population-based study |
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Prostate examination among adult and elderly subjects in southern Brazil: a cross-sectional population-based study |
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Prostate examination among adult and elderly subjects in southern Brazil: a cross-sectional population-based study |
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Prostate examination among adult and elderly subjects in southern Brazil: a cross-sectional population-based study |
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Prostate examination among adult and elderly subjects in southern Brazil: a cross-sectional population-based study |
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Meneghini,Kevin Francisco Durigon |
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Meneghini,Kevin Francisco Durigon Ting,Hsu Yuan Dumith,Samuel Carvalho |
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Ting,Hsu Yuan Dumith,Samuel Carvalho |
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Meneghini,Kevin Francisco Durigon Ting,Hsu Yuan Dumith,Samuel Carvalho |
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Prostate Epidemiology Prostate-specific antigen Digital rectal examination Men's health Prostate cancer Screening Southern Brazil |
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Prostate Epidemiology Prostate-specific antigen Digital rectal examination Men's health Prostate cancer Screening Southern Brazil |
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ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Population-wide screening for prostate cancer remains a controversial topic, given the need for an individualized approach to patients regarding the risks and benefits of prostate-specific antigen testing and digital rectal examination. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of, and factors associated with, prostate examination among men aged 45 or older. DESIGN AND SETTING: Cross-sectional population-based study developed in the city of Rio Grande (RS), Brazil. METHODS: The outcome of interest was a history of prostate examination (prostate-specific antigen testing or digital rectal examination). The following independent variables were analyzed: age group, skin color, marital status, schooling, economic level, leisure-time physical activity, smoking habits, excessive alcohol consumption, overweight, health insurance, visits to the doctor during the preceding year, hypertension and diabetes. After a two-stage sampling process, the final sample consisted of 281 male individuals. RESULTS: The prevalence of a history of prostate-specific antigen testing or digital rectal examination was 68.3% (95% confidence interval (CI): 62.2 to 74.5). The highest prevalence rates were observed among men aged 70 years or older (88%) and the lowest among smokers (36%). The following characteristics were found to be associated with the outcome: advanced age; marital status other than single; more schooling and higher economic status; practicing physical activity; non-smoking habits; overweight; having health insurance; and having visited a doctor during the preceding year. CONCLUSION: Approximately two thirds of the study population had been screened for prostate examination, mostly older individuals, with higher socioeconomic status and a healthier lifestyle. |
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