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Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Abstract

Background/aim: Due to the increasing incidence of testicular cancer (TC), early testicular self-examination (TSE) in adolescent males is crucial for early detection and treatment. However, it is uncertain which method is best for teaching about TC and TSE in this age group. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of formal (face to face with model) and informal (video presentation) approaches in male adolescents about TC and TSE.Material and methods: This intervention study was conducted in 2 high schools, and included a study group (n = 142) and a control group (n = 102). In the study group, a video was shown to one subgroup of male students (n = 60) about testicular anatomy, cancer, and self-examination, while another subgroup (n = 82) received in-person training on the same topics using a model.

Results: The effectiveness of both trainings was evaluated at the end of the third month. Both trainings were significantly effective (p < 0.05). The number of male adolescents performing TSE increased significantly in both training groups (p < 0.001).

Conclusion: Both video content tailored to the developmental level of the male adolescent group and face-to-face training using interactive and professionally produced medical models were effective in teaching about TC and TSE and can lead to beneficial behavioral changes in performing TSE.

Author ORCID Identifier

AYŞE GÜL GÜVEN: 0000-0003-3129-4315

LADEN JAFARİ: 0000-0003-3373-5815

MURAT DOĞUŞ GÜNEL: 0000-0002-4689-9491

ÖZLEM AKBULUT: 0000-0001-6372-7627

DOI

10.55730/1300-0144.6101

Keywords

Adolescents, male, self-examination, testicular cancer

First Page

1435

Last Page

1444

Publisher

The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (TÜBİTAK)

Creative Commons License

Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

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