Original Research Article http://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijlsit.2021.009 IP Indian Journal of Library Science and Information Technology. January-June, 2021;6(1):40-44 40 A study on screening of knowledge attitude and practices regarding prostate cancer among men in Bangalore Al Kayum Ahmed 1 , Karishma Parveen 2* , Pooja 3 , Rashi L 4 , Saba Khanum 5 , Rowinea Fernandez 6 , Rinkumathappan 7 1,2,4-7 III Pharm.D (students), 3 Pharm.D(student), Dept. of Pharmacy Practice, Gautham College of Pharmacy, Affiliated to RGUHS, Bangalore, Karnataka, India Corresponding Authors: Karishma Parveen Email: karishmaparveen10@gmail.com Abstract Background: Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among men .and the second most common cause of death from cancer in men worldwide. Aim and Objectives: The aim of the study was screening of knowledge attitude and practice regarding prostate cancer among men in Bangalore. Materials and Methods: It is A Hospital-based, Prospective, cross-sectional and observational study. Results: The study reveals that age group < 50 (73.38%) were the risk group for prostate cancer with (40.28%) uneducated and (30.21%) primary education. while (70.50%) has no family history of prostate cancer and (30.93%) were unemployed. In this study (60.43%) participants were unaware of the term prostate disease and high level of fallacious misconceptions about the disease. An, about (61.87%) of the participants knew that early detection of prostate cancer decreases the complications. In our study, amongst the men that had underwent PSA-test, about half were recommended by a physician (76.25%). The major sources of information about the PSA-test were physicians (28.05%). Conclusion: This study concludes the need for providing awareness regarding etiology of prostate cancer and highlights misconceptions regarding etiology of prostate cancer. The study recommends well-designed health education programs, widespread public health campaigns using the mass media, hospitals and religious centres. Leading to early detection and cure. Thereby reducing the morbidity and mortality rates. Keywords: Prospective, Cross-sectional, Prostate cancer. Introduction The prostate is the walnut-sized gland in men located below the bladder and in front of the rectum, surrounding the urethra which produces the seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperm. The prostate cancer is marked by anuncontrolled (malignant) growth of cells in the prostate gland. Prostate cancer is the most common malignancy occurring in men, particularly, it is the second most common of all diagnosed cancers and represents the sixth leading cause of cancer death world wide with 1,111,700 new cases of prostate cancer diagnosed and 307,500 deaths in 2012. 1 The magnitude of prostate cancer is reflected by statistics published by the National Cancer Institute. The number of new cases estimated for Brazil in 2005 was 100creasing rates, it is relatively low, partly reflecting the good diseaseís prognosis. 2 Regarding early prevention, risk factors are, most of the times, unknown and inevitable, hindering more specific prevention measures for prostate cancer. However, two risk markers are recognized as important: age and family history. Regarding age, the likelihood of prostate cancer in men younger than 39 is one for every10,000 men; one for 103 men aged between 40 and 59 and one for 8 men aged between 60 and 79 years old. 3 Routine screening for cancer prostate can lead to early detection of the disease, thereby reducing negative outcomes, but the engagement in screening practices differ from one population to the other. A study carried out in USA have identified that lack of access to health care, socio- economic status, fear, patient provider communication, distrust of the medical profession and aversion to digital rectal exam are possible barriers to PC screening. 4 Aim and Objectives The aim of the study was screening of knowledge attitude and practice regarding prostate cancer among men in Bangalore. Methodology Study sample: 139 Male patients aged >50 and above50years of age were considered in to the study (N=139Patients). Study Design: It is A Hospital-based, Prospective, cross- sectional and observational study. Study Period: The present study was conducted for a period of 6 months from August 2019 toJanuary2020. Study site: The present study was conducted inESI Hospital, Indira Nagar, and Bangalore. Study criteria Inclusion criteria Male patients aged >50 and above 50 years of age.All outpatients especially men who are willing to participate in the study. Exclusion criteria Patients who were ill to respond the questions. The patients who are not willing to participate were excluded. In patients were excluded. Source of Data Method of collection of data All the patients satisfying the inclusion criteria were selected after explaining the study to the subjects then included in the