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A study of knowledge and behaviour of young men in rural NSW regarding testicular cancer and testicular self-examination
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Francis, K and Ross, G and White, F and Smith, L, A study of knowledge and behaviour of young men in rural NSW regarding testicular cancer and testicular self-examination, Proceedings of the 5th National Rural Health Conference, 14-17 March 1999, Adelaide, pp. 1. (1999) [Refereed Conference Paper]
Abstract
The early detection and treatment of disease is crucial to achieving better
community health. Early detection relies on individuals having the knowledge,
ability and motivation to regularly perform self health checks and to seek health
care services when early signs and symptoms of disease are identified. Isssues
affecting women’s health have been addressed with considerable success in
recent times. Ford (1998) maintains, however, that men are dying from largely
preventable diseases and injuries. An understanding of health knowledge and
behaviour among males is essential if community health promotion activity and
health education programs are to be successful.
Item Details
| Item Type: | Refereed Conference Paper |
|---|---|
| Keywords: | testicular cancer, adolescent health, men's health, health promotion |
| Research Division: | Health Sciences |
| Research Group: | Health services and systems |
| Research Field: | Primary health care |
| Objective Division: | Health |
| Objective Group: | Specific population health (excl. Indigenous health) |
| Objective Field: | Men's health |
| UTAS Author: | Smith, L (Dr Lindsay Smith) |
| ID Code: | 30459 |
| Year Published: | 1999 |
| Deposited By: | Health Sciences B |
| Deposited On: | 2004-12-16 |
| Last Modified: | 2017-10-16 |
| Downloads: | 0 |
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