Knowledge, attitude and practice towards testicular self-examination among regular undergraduate non-health sciences university students, Debre Tabor, Amhara Regional State, North West Ethiopia

Abstract

Background: Testicular self-examination is a screening technique that involves inspection and palpation of the testes for early detection of testicular cancer. The incidence of testicular cancer among 15-35 aged males have increased worldwide though being rare in the general population. In spite of increase, nine out of ten testicular cancer cases can be detected by testicular self-examination and almost 90% can be cured if earlier detected. The aim of this study was to assess knowledge, attitude and practice of testicular-self-examination and associated factors among non- health sciences Debre Tabor University undergraduate regular students, North West Ethiopia