Uptake of prostate cancer screening and associated factors among Chinese men aged 50 or more:a population-based sur vey

• Published in: 癌症生物学与医学（英文版） no. 1; pp. 56 - 63
• Main Authors: Winnie KW So, Kai Chow Choi, Winnie PY Tang, Paul CW Lee, Ann TY Shiu, Simone SM Ho, Helen YL Chan, Wendy WT Lam, William B.Goggins, Carmen WH Chan
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: The Nethersole School of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China%Department of Community Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China%The Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China 2014
• Subjects: Prostatic neoplasms; population-based survey; early detection of cancer; prostate-speciifc antigen (PSA)
• ISSN: 2095-3941
• DOI: 10.7497/j.issn.2095-3941.2014.01.005

Objective:To investigate the uptake rate of prostate speciifc antigen (PSA) testing among Hong Kong Chinese males aged 50 or above, and identify factors associated with the likelihood of undergoing a PSA test. Methods:A population-based telephone survey was conducted in Hong Kong in 2007. The survey covered demographic information, perceived health status, use of complementary therapy, cancer screening behavior, perceived susceptibility to cancer and family history of cancer. Descriptive statistics, percentages and logistic regression analysis were used for data analysis. Results:A total of 1,002 men aged 50 or above took part in the study (response rate=67%), and the uptake rate of PSA testing was found to be 10%. Employment status, use of complementary therapy, perceiving regular visits to a doctor as good for health and the recommendations of health professionals were signiifcant factors associated with PSA testing. Conclusion:The uptake rate of PSA testing in the study population was very low. Among all the factors identified, recommendations from health professionals had the strongest association with the uptake of PSA testing, and they should therefore take an active role in educating this population about cancer prevention and detection.