Assessment of the influence of prostate cancer campaign on disease prevention and control in Enugu state

Abstract

This study was an assessment of prostate cancer campaign messages on disease prevention and control in Enugu State, Nigeria.  The study made use of a survey design while multistage sampling technique was utilized to select a sample size of 300. A quantitative method of analysis was utilized to analyze available data in order to answer the research questions and draw inference for the study. Findings from the research showed that many of the respondents are not fully aware of prostate cancer. Other respondents opined that prostate cancer is a strange illness hence do not want to talk about it. The study revealed that radio is the leading source of information on prostate cancer among men.  The study equally showed that many respondents have less knowledge of prostate cancer and do not attach importance to messages on prostate cancer. This study, therefore, recommends, among others, that radio should be used as a main communication tool in campaigns to create awareness on prostate cancer.