Colorectal and prostate cancer screening practices among men in Taiwan
Journal
Taiwan Journal of Public Health
Journal Volume
24
Journal Issue
3
Pages
209-216
Date Issued
2005
Author(s)
Abstract
Objective: This study investigated the screening practices of colorectal cancer and prostate cancer among men who aged 50 years and above in Taiwan. Methods: Using a random telephone dialing system, we interviewed adults aged 20 years and above to collect information about their socio-demographic characteristics, cancer screening experiences and lifestyles. Results: Among 521 men aged 50 and above, 122 (23.4%) had undergone colorectal cancer screening, and 68 (13.0%) had experienced prostate cancer screening. Ethnicity (p=0.034) and occupation (p=0.001) were factors significantly associated with the colorectal cancer screening. Men of 60 years old and above were more likely to have had the prostate cancer screening than were men of 50-59 years old (p=0.013). Smokers were also less likely to have had prostate cancer screening practice than nonsmokers (p=0.05). The rate of colon cancer screening was lowered for betel nut users (p=0.05) or for men did not exercise (p=0.05). Prostate cancer screening was significantly associated with cancer knowledge level. Conclusion: This study showed that only a small portion of men have experienced screening test for the colorectal cancer and prostate cancer in Taiwan. Intensified promotion of these screening practices is needed, especially for those with an unhealthy lifestyle and lack of the cancer knowledge.
Subjects
Colon cancer; Prostate cancer; Screening practice
SDGs
Other Subjects
prostate specific antigen; adult; article; betel nut; cancer screening; colorectal cancer; demography; diagnostic procedure; echography; ethnology; exercise; health promotion; high risk population; human; lifestyle; male; occult blood test; occupation; prostate cancer; screening test; sigmoidoscopy; Taiwan
Type
journal article