SUMMARY
The investigation into the awareness of prostate cancer screening among men working at the Egor L.G.A secretariat in Benin City, Edo State, yielded important information about participant characteristics, awareness levels, health-seeking behaviours, and the relationship between demographic profiles and awareness. The demographics of the respondents showed a predominance of men between the ages of 36 and 55, with the majority having between 11 and 20 years of service. The majority were married people and a sizeable portion identified as Christians. Significantly more people had postsecondary education, and a variety of occupations, from junior staff to senior jobs, were represented. The study on prostate cancer awareness revealed interesting patterns. Most individuals showed some awareness of prostate cancer, mostly from friends and family, social media, and medical professionals. However, there were differences in the way several prostate cancer symptoms, including infertility, blood in the urine, bone pain, painful sex, and lack of sex drive, were recognized. Although many respondents accepted these symptoms, there were some differences in how they were perceived. The notion that all men are in danger of acquiring prostate cancer also elicited conflicting reactions, with some men opposing.
