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SynthesisWorld journal of urology2025

The effect of testicular self-examination education on health beliefs in adult men: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Mehmet Korkmaz, Tugba Yildirim, Elif Altun, Sevda Uzun, Aycan Kayalar

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Mehmet KorkmazDepartment of Public Health Nursing, Yozgat Bozok University Akdagmadeni Health College, Yozgat, Turkey. korkmazmehmetmgrtn@gmail.com.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0241-2466
Tugba YildirimFaculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, Çankırı Karatekin University, Çankırı, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0249-0309
Elif AltunDepartment of Psychiatry Health Nursing, Yozgat Bozok University Akdagmadeni Health College, Yozgat, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7103-9891
Sevda UzunDepartment of Psychiatry Health Nursing, Gümüşhane University, Gümüşhane, Turkey.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5954-717X
Aycan KayalarConsultation-Liasion Psychiatry Unit, Gazi University Health Practice and Research Center, Ankara, Turkey.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0139-0365

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Abstract

purposeTesticular cancer is primarily detected by the patient or their sexual partner and is most commonly diagnosed in men between the ages of 15 and 35. This study aims to assess the impact of self-examination education on health beliefs among adult men. MATERIALS AND

methodsThis study, which is a systematic review and meta-analysis, obtained studies by searching PubMed, Web of Scıence, EBSCOhost, Google Scholar, ProQuest and YOK Thesis Centre databases without a year limitation. After the reviews, 12 studies were included in the study. Data were synthesised by meta-analysis and narrative methods.

resultsThe findings of this systematic review and meta-analysis demonstrate that self-examination education significantly influences health beliefs in adult men (SMD: 1.790; 95% CI: 0.954 to 2.624; Z = 4.198, p = 0.00; I² = 99.109%).

conclusionThis study highlights that self-examination education may play an influential role in the shaping of adult men's health beliefs, potentially contributing to the early detection and prevention of testicular cancer.

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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticePatient Education as TopicSelf-ExaminationTesticular NeoplasmsAdultHumansMaleHealth beliefsMeta-analysisSelf-examinationSystematic reviewTesticular cancer

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