Ozlem Aynaci, Yetkin Tuac, Layth Mula-Hussain, Lubna Hammoudeh, Salameh Obeidat, Enas Abu Abeelh, Ahmed H Ibrahim, Sepideh Mohammadipour, Bader Alali, Ahmed Jdaini, Ali Barki, Nesrine Mejri, Zeinab Alhaddad, Nadeem Pervez, Hussain Al Hussain, Mohamad Kadri, Mohamed A Elfagieh, Adda Bounedjar, Moamin Junaid, Ahmed M Badheeb, Ibrahim Abu Ghida, Shalini Moningi, Jonathan E Leeman, Peter F Orio, Paul L Nguyen, Anthony V D'Amico, Mutlay Sayan
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Prostate cancer screening in the Middle East and North Africa: a cross-sectional study on current practices.
Background: Prostate cancer is a substantial health concern in the Middle East and North Africa region, with many cases diagnosed at advanced stages, a high mortality to incidence ratio, and low prostate cancer awareness. This study aimed to evaluate prostate cancer screening practices in the region to inform effective early detection and management strategies.
Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted from July 1, 2023, to November 8, 2024, among physicians from 19 countries in the Middle East and North Africa region. The study used a validated questionnaire to assess prostate cancer screening practices, barriers, and educational needs.
Results: The survey had a response rate of 96.8% and 1163 participants. Of these participants, 34.7% routinely performed prostate cancer screenings, with 61.1% using prostate-specific antigen tests. The primary barrier was lack of patient awareness (51.2%). In addition, 65.3% of participants had no formal training. To improve screening rates, participants suggested better patient education (63.5%), increased training for health-care professionals (41.9%), and improved access to screening equipment (38.9%).
Conclusion: This study revealed that prostate cancer screening rates were low, with barriers including a lack of patient awareness and formal training among physicians. Addressing these issues through culturally tailored education programs may improve early detection rates and ultimately reduce the burden of prostate cancer in the Middle East and North Africa region.
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