High Level Of Awareness Research Articles

Impact of Workplace-Based Fitness on Development of an Individualized Physical Activity Program Among Nigerian Health Workers

Background: Workplace-based fitness program has been introduced as a means of motivating employees towards participating in active living, maintenance of healthy lifestyle behaviors and increase brain power and productivity. However, the effects of such program on development of individualized fitness program have not been evaluated. Objective: The focus of this study was to investigate the impact of workplace-based fitness on development of an individualized physical activity program among health workers. Method: The cross-sectional study recruited 177 clinical and administrative workers in a tertiary health institution. Data on demographic characteristics, health-benefit of exercise, physical activity level and development of an individualized physical activity program were obtained using a self-administered questionnaire. Data were summarized using a descriptive statistic of percentage and frequency distribution. Results: 172 (97.1%) of the participants are aware of the health benefits of physical activity and the monthly physical fitness program held in the hospital. Only 71 (40.1%) of those that are aware actually participated in the fitness program. 52 (73.2%) of those that participated in the monthly program have developed a personalized fitness program as a result of the motivation received through the monthly fitness program. Conclusions: Hospital workers are aware of the health-related benefits of physical activity however higher level of awareness does not always translate to high level of participation in physical activity. A well-designed workplace-based physical activity can help staff in developing an individualised fitness program. Employers of labour should incorporate workplace-based physical activity into their organisation as a means of promoting the health and fitness of their employee thereby improving productivity and reducing health cost of preventive diseases.

P339 LIGHT–CHAIN CARDIAC AMYLOIDOSIS WITH FULMINANT EVOLUTION, A NOT–SO–RARE CONDITION: THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY DIAGNOSIS

Abstract Introduction Amyloid AL results from misfolding of immunoglobulin light chain (kappa or lambda) secreted by abnormal plasma cells such as in multiple myeloma. It is a rare, multisystemic disease with an estimated annual incidence rate of 6 to 10 cases per million inhabitans in Western countries. The prognosis of this hematologic neoplasm is guided by the extent of cardiac involvement; if untreated, survival rate is less than 6 months; with early initiation of chemotherapy treatment, median survival can range from 4 to 10 years, except for high–risk cases. Case report: 58–year–old patient presented to emergency department in May 2022 with the first syncopal episode and sphincter release. The patient had no cardiovascular risk factors. Echocardiografy showed markedly hypertrophic left ventricle with hyper–reflective walls with a granular–sparkling appearance. Electromyography revealed sensory–motor polyneuropathy, early–stage autonomic neuropathy and bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome. Implantation of a loop recorder was performed to investigate the cause of syncope. In suspected amyloidosis, the patient underwent electrophoresis, which showed no monoclonal peaks, serum and urine kappa and lambda light chains were negative. Bone scintigraphy showed no osteotropic radiopharmaceutical uptake in the heart. Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed biventricular hypertrophic phenocopy (concentric hypertrophy) with diffuse edema–like tissue alterations. The patient was asymptomatic. In August 2022, hematologic evaluation revealed a monoclonal band for lambda light chains in repeated immunofixation and bone marrow biopsy showed 9–10% monoclonal lambda plasma cells. The patient was referred to a specialized center for amyloidosis, where a biopsy of peri–umbilical fat was performed to confirm the diagnosis and initiate therapy. In October 2022, due to recurrent syncope, advanced atrioventricular block and extreme bradycardia at loop recorder, a dual–chamber pacemaker was implanted. A few days after discharge, the patient suffered cardiac arrest at home due to electromechanical dissociation and died, only 5 months after the first symptom. Conclusion AL amyloidosis is an aggressive hematological neoplasm, with cardiac involvement. Early diagnosis is crucial for timely initiation of therapy, which is the only means available to increase patient survival. It is important to maintain a high level of awareness and diagnostic suspicion for this condition.

Assessing the Risk and Awareness of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Among Medical Students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Background Metabolic diseases, such as diabetes mellitus (DM), are increasingly becoming a global problem. Apart from clinical judgment, it is necessary to have reliable, inexpensive, and non-invasive tools to assess the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), as the disease can be diagnosed years after its onset, with irreversible complications. Methodology This is an observational cross-sectional study conducted at the College of Medicine, King Saud University, located in the capital city of Saudi Arabia. Data was collected through a questionnaire administered to medical students who voluntarily agreed to participate. The risk of T2DM was assessed using the American Diabetes Association diabetes risk test. The collected data was coded, entered into the Statistical Package for Social Sciences software (SPSS; IBM Inc., Armonk, New York), and subsequently analyzed. Results A total of 417 participants were included in our study, with a mean age of 20 ± 2.03 years and a mean body mass index (BMI) of 24.2 ± 5.3. The mean DM risk score was 1.83 ± 1.32 out of a total of 11. Of all the participants, 98.8% had a low-risk score for T2DM, while only 1.2% were identified as having a higher risk of developing T2DM. Approximately 77% of the participants had checked their weight and calculated their BMI in the last year. Among the participants, 98.1% identified obesity as a risk factor for T2DM, 57.8% reported smoking as a risk factor, 96.4% recognized a family history of DM as a risk factor, 80.8% identified a history of gestational DM as a risk factor, and 53.7% reported hypertension as a risk factor for T2DM. Conclusions Most of the study participants demonstrated a good knowledge level and awareness regarding T2DM, with only 1.2% found to be at an increased risk of developing the disease. Our analysis did not identify any significant association between having a high or low-risk score for T2DM and having a high or low awareness level of the disease.

Mobility as Service: How Changing Travel use Habits will Affect the Transition of Cities to Climate Neutrality

Transportation contributes significantly to air pollution and carbon emissions in cities, negatively impacting human health and the environment. Mobility as a Service (MaaS) is considered one of the promising solutions to this problem, as it reduces the number of trips by private vehicles. MaaS integrates different modes of transportation such as buses, trains, bicycles, and cars into a single platform, which increases the attractiveness of shared transportation and micromobility tools for users and facilitates the shift from private cars to more environmentally friendly modes of transportation. MaaS brings tangible changes in transportation use behavior. Research on behavioral factors influencing MaaS use and their relationship to transportation habits is underdeveloped, especially in regions with high levels of private car use and low environmental awareness. This article presents the results of a survey aimed at identifying the factors that influence transportation user behavior and the policies needed to promote MaaS adoption. These data are then used to assess the impact of MaaS on cities’ efforts to achieve carbon neutrality. The survey was conducted in the city of Riga, the capital of Latvia, and analyzes factors such as necessary changes in infrastructure, service design, pricing, public awareness, and information efforts to reduce carbon emissions.

Acute compartment syndrome of the forearm after trans-radial approach to percutaneous coronary intervention: a case report

Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) through transradial pathway is associated with lower risk of severe vascular problems comparing to transfemoral. It is reported that the acute compartment syndrome (ACS) in forearm is significant lower comparing to leg. A 47 y.o. male with ACS following a transradial approach of PCI due to inferior myocardial infarction was reported. The patient experienced pain and swelling in his right forearm for 7 hr after the procedure and was later brought to hospital and treated with emergency of fasciotomy. The patient showed good post-fasciotomy recovery on the first 2 wk and showed good DASH score after 4 wk. Quick diagnosis with prompt treatment makes a better outcome for the patient. Consequently, a high level of awareness to make the diagnosis as quickly and accurately management as possible could prevent morbidity caused by late and unrecognized management compartment syndrome eventually could make a better clinical outcome.

Community Driven Initiatives for The Enrolment of Children with Disability in Ghana

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine nature of participation and the contributions local communities make in the enrolment of children with disability in schools in the Jirapa District of Ghana. The study was anchored on the concern that inspite of the importance of inclusive education, globally, 258 million children, majority with disability are out of school. About 400,000 of these are in Ghana.
 Methodology: A case study design was employed with a sample size of 72 respondents drawn from parents who had their children in the basic public schools, community leaders, School Management Committees and Parent Teacher Associations, head teachers, class teachers and pupils from 10 communities and their public primary schools. Through thematic analysis of the qualitative data and descriptive statistics of enrolment records the study the awareness and specific contributions and best practices from community members and actual number of children with disability who have been enrolled in school.
 Findings: The study revealed a high level of community awareness regarding children with disability while community participation and their contributions manifested in mapping, house to house enrolment drives and sensitization forums as these addressed stigma and discrimination against children with disability and their families, ultimately resulting in the former’s enrolment in school.
 Contribution to theory, practice and policy: The findings provide more empirical evidence regarding specific contributions of local communities in the realisation of the provisions of Ghana’s Inclusive Education Policy. Globally, best practices such as community mapping as revealed by the study can contribute significantly to the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goal 4 which seeks to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

How cultural leadership ideals shape entrepreneurship?

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to examine the influence of culturally endorsed implicit leadership theories (CLTs), specifically the cultural assumptions regarding ideal leadership, on individual entrepreneurship within the context of Lebanese culture. This paper investigates the relationship between culture and entrepreneurship by incorporating cultural values such as uncertainty avoidance and in-group collectivism, cultural practices and two types of CLTs: self-protective and charismatic. By exploring these factors, this study aims to gain a deeper understanding of the role of culture in shaping entrepreneurial behavior.Design/methodology/approachAs a fundamental quantitative research, this study used a snowball sampling method to collect primary data from 118 Lebanese entrepreneurs, avoiding selection biases. Three models were used, relevant to nascent entrepreneurship, new entrepreneurship and old entrepreneurship, and the data was analyzed using logistic regression analysis and likelihood ratio tests.FindingsThe findings indicate that there is a correlation between CLTs, cultural values and practices and individual entrepreneurship. However, this study did not find evidence of a causal relationship between cultural values and individual entrepreneurship through the mediating role of self-protective and charismatic CLTs.Practical implicationsThe research findings shed light on the beneficial synergy between cultural leadership ideals and individual entrepreneurship in the Lebanese context, providing a closer and more productive approach to studying entrepreneurship and leadership. From a managerial standpoint, these results have important implications for promoting entrepreneurship among various stakeholders, including educators, policymakers and support organizations.Originality/valueThis study differs from previous research by examining a country that demonstrates high levels of entrepreneurial awareness and involvement despite its unstable political and economic conditions.

The Independent Learning-Independent Campus Policy: Students’ Awareness of Mathematics Education

The purpose of this study is to assess students' awareness of mathematics education in light of independent learning-independent campuses (ILIC). The phases of the survey research technique were used to conduct this research, and a questionnaire was used as the instrument for gathering data. All of the students studying mathematics at the private university served as the participants of the study. Winsteps and Rasch's model were used to examine the questionnaire data. The results from the Rasch model's processing are then analyzed based on the researcher's objectives. Findings: According to this study, 60.73 percent of students had a high level of awareness of the ILIC. 7.69 percent of students exhibited a low level of awareness of the ILIC, while 31.58 percent of students were still unaware of its existence. In conclusion, students' awareness of ILIC, which is run by the Republic of Indonesia's Ministry of education, culture, science, and technology, has to be improved.

From prototype to practice: developing a comprehensive toolkit for vision awareness in schools

This paper describes the development of a toolkit aimed to raise awareness of vision in schools. A team of allied health, education, and design professionals worked with a group of 11-year-old children and their teachers to design and develop a novel authentic learning experience about vision, including an experiential activity whereby children could test vision with each other. Prototypes of a vision screening flipchart and recording system were co-designed with one classroom. This was embedded in an education module and then evaluated with 288 children across seven classrooms, which resulted in the development of the final toolkit. The results indicate that teachers appreciate the opportunity to engage with health promotion when it is ‘added-into’ rather than ‘added-onto’ the curriculum. The child-to-child vision screening was perceived as a useful way of teaching about the scientific concept of ‘fair testing’. The evaluation suggested that it is feasible to carry out vision screening process in the classroom context and that it results in higher levels of awareness about vision since children went on to get spectacles when they needed them, while others started to wear their spectacles in class.

Greek consumers attitudes and motivations against PDO/PGI Agrifoods

The study was set out to investigate the factors affecting consumers’ purchasing attitudes and their intention to buy PDO/PGI food products. A total of 615 consumers took part in the study from the municipality of Attica, Greece. The majority of the respondents consider PDO/PGI products of better quality and higher safety than the conventional ones, and they are also able to identify them. However, respondents are unsure whether these products are superior in terms of health benefits, less expensive and tastier than the conventional ones. Furthermore, consumers, who pay attention to the origin, the health claims, the label of a product, and have a high level of consumer awareness, are more likely to buy PDOs/ PGIs. Understanding the main factors that influence consumers to purchase PDO/PGI products, is a vital step towards the promotion of special labeled agri-foodstuffs, which could contribute to the local sustainable development.

ADOPTION OF GOOD AGRONOMIC PRACTICES BY TOMATO FARMERS IN RURAL GHANA: AN APPLICATION OF THE UNIFIED THEORY OF ACCEPTANCE AND USE OF TECHNOLOGY

This study uses the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology framework to analyze tomato farmers' intention and actual use of good agronomic practices (GAPs). Using a structured questionnaire, data were collected from 300 tomato farmers selected through the multi-stage sampling procedure. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results reveal the three practices with the highest level of awareness: fertilizer application, weed control, and pest control. The GAPs practiced mostly by the tomato farmers are fertilizer application, row planting, disease control, and weed control. Results of the Tobit regression model show the extent (intention and actual use) of adoption of GAPs by tomato farmers is influenced by the age of the farmer, years spent in school, years in farming, sources of information, membership of farmer groups, availability of market, performance expectation, and social influence. The results from the study also show that among the major challenges affecting the use of GAPs, lack of credit facilities was ranked first. This study recommends that with the aid of Agricultural Extension Agents, farmers should form cooperatives to enable them to get access to financial support and enable extension workers to easily have access to them.

Assessing the knowledge, attitude and perception about potentially inappropriate medications among community pharmacists in Kedah, Malaysia

Potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) among geriatric are detrimental to both clinical outcomes and health care costs. Knowledge of PIMs among community pharmacists plays vital role in minimizing the inappropriate prescribing. Beers Criteria is commonly used guidelines that lists specific PIMs, where community pharmacists would benefit from knowledge of Beers Criteria in detecting PIMs in primary care. This study therefore investigates the knowledge, attitude and perception of PIMs among community pharmacists in Kedah, Malaysia. This is a prospective, cross-sectional study. The knowledge of PIMs; perception regarding PIMs; awareness of Beers Criteria; and perception of educational needs to enhance community pharmacists’ knowledge about PIMs was assessed by using 5‐point Likert scale. Descriptive statistics and Chi-square tests were used to analyse the data. In this study a total of 107 community pharmacists participated. The respondents demonstrated a higher-level knowledge of PIMs. All of the respondents agreed inappropriate medications among geriatric will cause increased in healthcare utilization, health complications and hospitalization. The respondents demonstrated poor awareness of Beers Criteria. Majority respondents were uncertain that Omeprazole is the most common Beers medication prescribed in healthcare system. Majority of respondents agreed incorporation of geriatric pharmacotherapy education as a core subject or elective subject and postgraduate education in geriatric pharmacotherapy can help to enhance community pharmacists’ knowledge about PIMs among elderly patients. The community pharmacists in Kedah demonstrated high knowledge level of PIMs but poor awareness of the Beers Criteria. Thus, there is a need to increase the awareness and use of Beers Criteria among community pharmacists.

How Trust, Brand Awareness and Digital Marketing Enhance Higher Education Marketing

The purpose of this academic paper is to examine the roles of trust, brand awareness, and digitalization in marketing higher education institutions. In today's digital age, universities and colleges are increasingly relying on digital marketing strategies to attract potential students. The paper highlights the importance of building trust and creating brand awareness among students in the higher education sector, and how digitalization plays a critical role in achieving these objectives. The literature review indicates that trust and brand awareness are crucial factors in the decision-making process of students when choosing a higher education institution. Establishing trust is important to attract new students and retain current ones. Institutions with a strong reputation and brand awareness are more likely to attract students who are looking for a high-quality education. Additionally, the paper discusses how digitalization has changed the way higher education institutions market themselves. With the rise of social media and online platforms, universities and colleges are now able to reach a wider audience and engage with students on a more personal level. The paper also provides empirical evidence from various studies conducted on the role of trust, brand awareness, and digitalization in higher education marketing. Findings show that students who perceive high levels of trust in an institution are more likely to enroll and recommend it to others. In addition, students who have high levels of brand awareness of an institution are more likely to have a positive perception of it and consider enrolling. Furthermore, digital marketing activities have been found to be effective in attracting potential students, as they provide an accessible and convenient way for students to learn about institutions and their offerings. Overall, this paper emphasizes the importance of trust and brand awareness in higher education marketing and the role that digitalization plays in achieving these objectives. The findings of this paper can be used to guide institutions in developing effective marketing strategies that focus on building trust, creating brand awareness, and leveraging digitalization to reach a wider audience of potential students.

Cybersecurity knowledge graphs

Cybersecurity knowledge graphs, which represent cyber-knowledge with a graph-based data model, provide holistic approaches for processing massive volumes of complex cybersecurity data derived from diverse sources. They can assist security analysts to obtain cyberthreat intelligence, achieve a high level of cyber-situational awareness, discover new cyber-knowledge, visualize networks, data flow, and attack paths, and understand data correlations by aggregating and fusing data. This paper reviews the most prominent graph-based data models used in this domain, along with knowledge organization systems that define concepts and properties utilized in formal cyber-knowledge representation for both background knowledge and specific expert knowledge about an actual system or attack. It is also discussed how cybersecurity knowledge graphs enable machine learning and facilitate automated reasoning over cyber-knowledge.

Awareness of lung cancer and its risk factors among population of Bisha region

Background: Regarding to its case fatality rate in 2020, lung cancer is the leading cause of death among all types of cancers globally. Most of the risk factors that led to lung cancer were avoidable. The awareness of lung cancer among population of Bisha region were not explored before. This study aimed to assess the awareness of lung cancer and its risk factors, and its association with sociodemographic factors among Bisha population. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted between January 16, and February 15, 2022 among 376 Saudi adults living in Bisha region. The data were collected by using a self-administered questionnaire which was developed by using Google forms and distributed online. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS version 26. The descriptive statistics were represented with frequencies, and percentages. Chi-square (χ2) analysis and fisher exact test were used to compare categorical variables between the subgroups. Results: This study shows high level of awareness of lung cancer and its risk factors among the participants (93.4%). Analysis of sociodemographic factors associated with high level of awareness showed the awareness among females was better than in males (p=0.006), and the awareness among those who never smoked was higher than those who did smoke before (p=0.001). Conclusions: The level of community awareness was high about lung cancer and its risk factors. Health promotion programs significantly influence the level of awareness, and we recommend these programs to be continued.

An investigation of the Saudi EFL teachers’ pragmatic awareness

This study aims to investigate Saudi teachers’ pragmatic awareness and the impact of their gender and qualification. A lack of appropriate knowledge and pragmatic activities may limit students’ pragmatic growth in the target language. Thus far, most pragmatic research has focused on issues concerning learners’ pragmatic competence, with only a few studies focusing on teachers’ pragmatic competence, particularly in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) contexts. A total of 86 EFL teachers from Saudi public schools participated in this study. The questionnaire created by Ivanova (2018) was used to collect data for this study. The findings indicated that even though some teachers did not respond or provided irrelevant or incorrect examples of speech acts, Saudi EFL teachers have a relatively high level of awareness in general, and teachers’ qualifications and gender have no significant effect on pragmatic awareness, with female teachers having slightly higher pragmatic awareness than male teachers, and master’s degree holders having slightly higher pragmatic awareness than bachelor’s degree holders. This suggests that, while individual characteristics, such as gender and degree, have no apparent effect on awareness, teachers should be aware of their own pragmatic competence to develop their students’ pragmatic competence.

Awareness of Food Allergies and Allergens on the Menus of Restaurants and Cafes among Saudi Female University Students.

Exposure to allergens could be life-threatening for people with food allergies. Restaurants and cafes are challenging environments for accommodating food allergies. This study aimed to measure King Saud University female students' awareness about food allergens on restaurants' and cafes' menus. This cross-sectional study was conducted on 379 students aged 18 years and above. A paper-based questionnaire was used, which comprised 16 questions related to the definition of food allergies, food allergens, and food allergy symptoms; the definition and prevention of cross-contact of food allergies; emergency treatment procedures for food allergies; strategies for the prevention of food allergy reactions; customer expectations towards restaurants; and preventive measures taken for food allergies. The results indicate that the overall average score of food allergen awareness was 10.90, which falls in the higher range. Furthermore, female students in the age groups of 23 to 27 years and 33 to 37 years had higher levels of awareness than female students in the age group of 18 to 22 years. The results also showed that the level of awareness among science college and health college students was statistically significantly higher (p < 0.05) than that among humanities college students. Post-graduate students also showed a higher level of awareness of food allergens than bachelor's students. These findings also indicate that listing all allergens in the restaurants and cafes' menus statistically significantly (p < 0.05) increased the level of awareness of female students about food allergens on restaurants' and cafes' menus, compared to restaurants and cafes that do not list all allergens on their menus. In general, female students at King Saud University showed a high level of awareness about food allergies on restaurants' and cafes' menus. The study recommends assessing the impact of awareness of female students with and without food allergies on their practices and behaviors.

Determinants of Toilet Training Awareness among Mothers in Siddharthnagar Municipality of Rupandehi District, Nepal

ABSTRACT&#x0D; Introduction: Toilet training if not trained can leads the children to experience psychological problems. Mother’s alertness plays a very important role in toilet training which is vital for the better growth and development of a child. Thus the objective of the study was to find out the determinants of awareness regarding toilet training among mothers.&#x0D; Methods: Descriptive cross-sectional study design was carried out among 100 mothers of children aged 1-3 years using non- probability purposive sampling technique of Siddharthnagar Municipality, ward number 3, Rupandehi Nepal. Semi-structured interview schedule from 19th September to 3rdOctober 2021was used to collect data, which were analyzed using descriptive (frequency, percentages, mean and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (chi-square) with Statistical Package for Social Software version 20.&#x0D; Results: The study findings revealed 49% of mothers had high level of awareness regarding toilet training. There was significant association between level of awareness with age (p=&lt;0.001), education status (p=&lt;0.001), type of family (p=0.002) and number of children (p=&lt;0.001).&#x0D; Conclusion: Almost half mothers had high level of awareness regarding toilet training. Age of mother, education status of mother, type of family and number of children was determinants of toilet training awareness of mother. Thus, health personnel is recommended to organize program for upgrading mother’s awareness regarding toilet training.

HALAL AWARE COMMUNITY MODEL BASED ON MASJID: ANALYSIS OF LEVEL OF CARE, AWARENESS, AND SATISFACTION OF MUSLIM TOURISTS IN MAKASSAR

This study aims to assess the success of a halal-conscious community model based on the Masjid in Makassar by examining the level of awareness and satisfaction of local communities and Muslim tourists. The quantitative method with a survey approach was used, and 300 local community respondents and 200 Muslim tourist respondents were randomly selected as the study sample. The data were collected using questionnaires that consist of questions about respondent characteristics, the level of awareness and concern for halal products and services, and satisfaction and recommendations for the halal-conscious community model. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistical and factor analysis methods to identify the factors that affect the success of the halal-conscious community model. The validity and reliability of the research instruments were tested using content validity and Cronbach's alpha method, respectively. The results showed that the local community respondents had a high level of awareness and concern for halal products and services, with an average score of 3.8 out of 5, indicating that the halal-conscious community model has successfully increased the awareness of local communities. Furthermore, Muslim tourists showed high levels of satisfaction with the halal-conscious community model, with an average score of 4.1 out of 5, indicating that the model has provided halal products and services that meet their needs. In conclusion, the halal-conscious community model based on the Masjid in Makassar has been successful in increasing the awareness and satisfaction of both the local community and Muslim tourists

Awareness, knowledge, and factors that influenced the uptake of screening tests for prostate cancer among men aged 40 and older in Ido-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria.

Despite being the second most common and deadliest cancer in males, prostate cancer could go unnoticed in the early stages. Prevention programs have been set in place to help in the early detection and reduction of mortality rates in developed countries. The aim of this study was to determine awareness, knowledge, and the uptake of prostate cancer screening tests. Another objective was to identify the factors that determine the uptake of prostate cancer screening among men living in Ido-Ekiti. A cross-sectional study was conducted among males aged 40 and above living in Ido-Ekiti in Ido-Osi local government area, Ekiti State, Nigeria. The sample size of 380 respondents was obtained using Leslie Fisher's formula. The study revealed that the majority of the correspondents are aware of prostate cancer (57.9%). More than two-thirds of the respondents have poor knowledge of prostate cancer and the screening test (74.4%), with a median knowledge score of 30%. The uptake of prostate cancer screening tests was very low among the respondents (18.2%). Despite the high level of awareness of prostate cancer disease among the respondents, the majority have poor knowledge of the disease and the screening test. There was a low uptake of prostate cancer screening tests among the respondents.