Impact of Nurse-led Educational Intervention on Knowledge of Testicular Cancer and Self-Examination among Male Residents in Nigeria: A Quasi-experimental Study

Abstract

Background: Testicular cancer predominantly affects young men, with early detection through testicular self-examination (TSE) being crucial for improved outcomes. This study evaluated the effectiveness of a nurse-led educational intervention in improving knowledge of testicular cancer and TSE among male residents in Oke-Ogba community, Nigeria.

Methods: A quasi-experimental one-group pre-test/post-test design was conducted among 116 male residents aged 15-45 years. Data were collected using a validated questionnaire assessing knowledge of testicular cancer and TSE before and after the educational intervention. Analysis used paired t-tests with significance set at p<0.05.

Results: Mean age of participants was 29.70±7.34 years, with 80.2% having tertiary education. Knowledge of testicular cancer increased significantly from 50% pre-intervention to 98.3% post-intervention (p<0.001). TSE knowledge improved from 63.8% to 100% post-intervention. Mean knowledge scores increased from 7.49±1.67 to 8.90±0.53 for testicular cancer and from 13.47±2.98 to 15.98±0.13 for TSE.

Conclusion: The nurse-led educational intervention significantly improved participants' knowledge of both testicular cancer and TSE, suggesting its effectiveness as a strategy for promoting early detection practices among at-risk populations.