Testicular Self-examination Research Articles

The role of social-cognitive and emotional factors on testicular self-examination.

This study determined the role of social-cognitive and affective factors in promoting testicular self-examination. Male participants (N = 115) rated their perceptions of testicular cancer, social-cognitive variables (attitude, subjective norm, and perceived control), and their emotions towards testicular cancer (anxiety and shame) and testicular self-examination (anticipated regret and relief). Participants also stated whether or not they had performed a testicular self-examination within the last month. Perceived control and anticipated relief positively predicted testicular self-examination within the last month. Both these factors also positively predicted the intention to self-examine in the future. Intention was also positively predicted by attitude and negatively predicted by shame. These results highlight the importance of social-cognitive and emotional factors in promoting health screening. Targeting these factors might improve the effectiveness of testicular self-examination interventions. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Males' Awareness of Benign Testicular Disorders: An Integrative Review.

Disorders that affect the testes can range from painless and benign to debilitating and life threatening. Despite the availability of literature on the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of benign testicular disorders (BTD), very little is known about men's awareness of these conditions. The aim of this review was to extract and analyze evidence from studies that explored males' awareness of BTD. Four e-databases (CINAHL, MEDLINE, PsychINFO, and PubMed) were thoroughly searched and four articles met the review inclusion criteria. The quality of the included studies was appraised and data were extracted and cross-checked using a standardized data extraction table. It was determined that participants lacked education about testicular self-examination and scrotal signs and symptoms which contributed to their lack of awareness of BTD. Help seeking in the event of scrotal abnormalities was suboptimal which is alarming given the acuteness of some BTD such as testicular torsion. Individuals who are at risk for health disparities were underrepresented in the reviewed literature. Findings from this review highlight the need to address barriers to BTD knowledge and help seeking. This could be achieved through making use of past interventions that succeeded in increasing men's awareness of testicular cancer such as university campaigns and mass media. From a practical standpoint, clinicians must be encouraged to educate young men about BTD. This could be attained through tailoring creative educational interventions that are sensitive to the needs of individuals who are at risk for health disparities.

Best Practice in Teaching Male Adolescents and Young Men to Perform Testicular Self-Examinations: A Review

Young men and adolescent males are one of the most medically underserved populations in the United States in several aspects of health care, including sexual health and screening. Recommendations about promoting the testicular self-examination (TSE) vary between professional organizations; however, clinicians who decide to promote the technique must frame their education in developmentally appropriate ways and base their approach on methods proven to work with the target population. The purpose of this literature review is to evaluate interventions published in the peer-reviewed literature to identify which types of methods are effective in teaching TSE to young males (≤ 35 years). Fourteen publications were included in this review. Techniques involving direct education from health care professionals, the use of reminder cards, teaching with use of mannequins, and provision of professional information were most effective in increasing regular TSE. Ineffective interventions included using only written material and employing humor or comedy in an attempt to appeal to young populations.

Testicular Cancer and Testicular Self-Examination; Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice in Final Year Medical Students in Nigeria

The testicular cancer (TCa) incidence is increasing in many countries, with age-standardized incidence rates up to 7.8/100,000 men in the Western world, although reductions in mortality and increasingly high cure rates are being witnessed at the same time. In Africa, where rates are lower, presentation is often late and morbidity and mortality high. Given this scenario, awareness of testicular cancer and practice of testicular self-examination among future first response doctors is very important. This study was conducted to determine knowledge and attitude to testicular cancer, and practice of testicular self-examination (TSE) among final (6th) year medical students. In addition, the effect of an intervention in the form of a single PowerPoint® lecture, lasting 40 minutes with image content on testicular cancer and testicular self examination was assessed. Pre and post intervention administration of a self-administered structured pre tested questionnaire was performed on 151 medical students, 101 of whom returned answers (response rate of 66.8%). In the TC domain, there was a high level of awareness of testicular cancer, but poor knowledge of the age group most affected, with significant improvement post intervention (p<0.001). Notable also was the poor awareness of the potential curability of TC, this also being improved following the intervention (p<0.001). A poor level of awareness and practice of testicular self-examination pre-intervention was found considering the nature of the study group. Respondents had surprisingly weak/poor responses to the question “How important to men’s health is regular testicular self-examination?” Answers to the questions “Do you think it is worthwhile to examine your testis regularly?” and “Would you be interested in more information on testicular cancer and testicular self-examination?” were also suboptimal, but improved post intervention p<0.001, p<0.001 and p=0.037. Age, gender and marital status were without specific influence. In conclusion, this study showed poor levels of knowledge regarding epidemiology of TCa and its potential curability when detected early. There was also a poor awareness of, practice of, and poor attitudes to TSE. The significant improvement in these parameters post intervention indicates value in educational intervention. We recommend inclusion of TCa coverage and TSE teaching in the secondary school curriculum (targeting adolescents). Greater emphasis should also be given to testicular cancer in the curricula of medical schools and other training institutions for health care personnel.

Testicular Cancer Awareness and Screening Practices: A Systematic Review.

To critically appraise empirical evidence gathered from studies that (a) explored men's knowledge, awareness, and attitudes toward testicular cancer (TC) and its screening; (b) addressed their testicular self-examination (TSE) practice; and/or (c) highlighted barriers and facilitators to this practice. . MEDLINE®, CINAHL®, and EMBASE®. . 25 articles met the inclusion criteria. Knowledge deficits regarding TC and its screening were seen. Participants who did not perform TSE often were uninformed about this practice. The majority of men perceived TC education as a positive step toward raising awareness about this malignancy. . Very few men were informed about TC and TSE. Future studies should include valid and reliable tools to assess TC knowledge and screening, address the means through which TC knowledge is delivered, explore the individual's experience with TC screening, and focus on TC awareness and screening among minority groups. . Although regular screening for TC is a controversial issue, nurses should encourage young men to seek medical attention in the event of discovering scrotal abnormalities.

Developing the "Control Identity" Typology to Create More Effective Testicular Health Promotional Messaging.

Testicular self-examination (TSE) promotional interventions historically operate without a theoretical framework, which negatively influences their effectiveness. As TSE is critical to the early detection of testicular cancer, this behavior is an essential component to improving overall male well-being. To address this need, the Control Identity personality typology was developed to assist in creating more effective TSE promotional interventions. Four outcome control dispositions were defined a priori based on the dimensions of illusions of control and locus of control. An original 41-item survey, the Control Identity Assessment Scale, was used to assess perceived vulnerability, value of health promotion, and health outcome control among a convenience sample of 300 university males aged 18 to 35 years via a cross-sectional research design. Factor and cluster analyses were employed to extract salient factors in the data and to identify subgroups within the sample. A consistent five-factor structure matrix (~70% explained variance) served as the foundation from which a k-means cluster analysis was employed to classify four types of individuals. Significant differences were detected between clusters on primary variables, including behavioral intentions to conduct TSE. The Control Identity typology aims to provide the needed mechanism for health practitioners to create more effective preventive health messaging to promote TSE. Future implications on employing this typology to segment audiences in order to increase overall effectiveness are offered. Application of this typology could ultimately lead to increasing TSE knowledge retention, behavioral intentions, actual performance, and adherence.

Laughing in the Face of Fear (of Disease Detection): Using Humor to Promote Cancer Self-Examination Behavior

ABSTRACTThis research examines the possible benefit of using humor to reduce anxiety associated with performing cancer self-examination behaviors. In Study 1, 187 undergraduates read a humorous public service announcement (PSA) script promoting either breast or testicular self-exams. Results suggest that perception of humor reduced anxiety about self-exams, which, in turn, related to more positive self-exam attitudes. Simultaneously, humor perception associated with greater message processing motivation, which, in turn, associated with more supportive self-exam attitudes. Self-exam attitudes also positively associated with self-exam intentions. These results were largely replicated in Study 2. Further, self-exam intentions predicted self-exam behavior 1 week later. However, consistent with past research, the humorous and serious messages did not generate differences in subsequent self-exam behavior, though the intention–behavior relationship was stronger and significant for those exposed to the humorous versus the serious messages. In light of these findings, and given that humor has the advantage of attracting and holding attention in real message environments, the use of carefully constructed humor appeals may be a viable message strategy to promote health detection behaviors.

Recommendations for Treating Males: An Ethical Rationale for the Inclusion of Testicular Self-Examination (TSE) in a Standard of Care

The phrase "standard of care" is primarily a legal term representing what procedure a reasonable person (i.e., health practitioner) would administer to patients across similar circumstances. One major concern for health practitioners is delivering and advocating for treatments not defined as a standard of care. While providing such treatments may meet certain ethical imperatives, doing so may unwittingly trigger medical malpractice litigation fears from practitioners. Apprehension to deviate, even slightly, from the standard of care may (seem to) put the practitioner at significant risk for litigation, which, in turn, may limit options for treatment and preventive measures recommended by the practitioner. Specific to testicular treatment, certain guidelines exist for cancer, torsion, vasectomy, and scrotal masses, among others. As it relates to screening, practitioner examination is expected for patients presenting with testicular abnormalities. Testicular self-examination (TSE) advocacy, however, is discouraged by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, which may prompt a general unwillingness among health practitioners to promote the behavior. Considering the benefits TSE has beyond cancer detection, and the historical support it has received among health practitioners, it is paramount to consider the ethical implications of its official "exclusion" from preventive health and clinical care recommendations (i.e., standard of care). Since good ethics should lead practitioner patient care guidelines, not fear of increased malpractice risks, we recommend the development of a standard of care for counseling males to perform TSE.

The Validity and Reliability of Health Belief Scale for Testicular Cancer Self-Examination.

This study aimed to create a measurement tool for the determination of university students' health beliefs about testicular cancer (TC) and self-examination. This is a methodological and cross-sectional study. The study sample included 425 university students. Consents and approvals were obtained from the relevant institutions and the ethics committee prior to the research. The data were collected using an interview form that included questions about descriptive characteristics, family history of TC, and knowledge, beliefs, and practice of self-examination. The health belief model including 41 questions about self-examination and the interview form were administered to the students in their classrooms at a suitable time. Principal components analysis and varimax rotation were used for the examination of the structures of the factors. Accordingly, factor patterns, self-values, and the variance percentages they explained were evaluated. The average age of the participants is 22.2 ± 2.3 (min = 17; max = 40). Of them, 98.8% of the participants are single ( n = 420). Of them, 56.2% have heard about TC before, and 18.4% said they were informed about TC. Factor loading of the items in the first factor was 0.64 to 0.89, while it was 0.48 to 0.75 for the items in the second factor, 0.50 to 0.87 for the items in the third factor, 0.37 to 0.68 for the items in the fourth factor, 0.51 to 0.68 for the items in the fifth factor, and 0.65 to 0.79 for the items in the sixth factor. The health belief model scale may be used in TC screenings for males to measure susceptibility, seriousness, health motivation, barriers, benefits, and self-efficacy.

Public awareness of testicular cancer symptomatology and the value of testicular self-examination

Public awareness of testicular cancer symptomatology and the value of testicular self-examination

Breast and testicular self-examinations in cancer screening: a matter of quaternary prevention?

Health care includes important preventive attitudes that are divided into four categories: primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary. Quaternary prevention refers to the avoidance of the implementation of procedures whose benefits are doubtful and damages are unknown or notorious. Counseling for self-examinations in breast and testicular cancer screenings can fall under the purview of quaternary prevention. However, there is a lack of randomized controlled trials that examine the effectiveness and safety of testicular self-examination. Meanwhile, in two large randomized controlled clinical trials, breast self-examination has been proven to cause harm (anxiety and biopsies to detect benign lesions) as a screening method, with no benefit in terms of mortality rates. Healthcare professionals should be aware that the absence of counseling in this context, paradoxically results in the protection of health, especially with reference to breast cancer screening. It is a simple example of how less is more.

Testicular Cancer Awareness and Knowledge: Is It the Same? Exploratory Study in a Mixed-Gender Population.

Testicular cancer (TC) is among the most common malignancies in the young male. Awareness plays an important role, because delay in diagnosis affects outcome. Testicular self-examination (TSE) is controversial, but recent evidence shows some cost benefits in performing this exam versus a late-stage diagnosis. The aims of this study are to determine and compare awareness for TC and TSE in males and females with the actual knowledge to this disease in an academic population. An exploratory study using an online questionnaire about TC and TSE was performed in a public university. Answers were collected and submitted to statistical analysis. A total of 815 participants-507 males (62.2%) and 308 females (37.7%)-answered the survey. The participants that responded that they were aware of TC were 399/507 (78.7%) males and 275/308 (89.3%) females. About half (48.9%) of male and 42.2% of female respondents did not answered correctly to most common symptom, and only 15% of males and 25% of females answered to the question on age at diagnosis. Both gender subjects rated TSE as very important, and the majority of females were motivated to advise male partners or friends to perform TSE. This study reported a good awareness on TC and TSE, but comparing to the correct knowledge about this disease, results are disappointing. The actual knowledge about TC is low and comparable in men and women. Women revealed a better understanding of this disease and importance of TSE, suggesting that they can assume an important role in promoting health behaviors in men.

Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice of Testicular Self- examination among Male University Students from Bangladesh, Madagascar, Singapore, South Africa and Turkey.

The aim of this study was to investigate the knowledge, attitude and practice of testicular self-examination (TSE) among male university students from low income (Bangladesh, Madagascar), middle income (South Africa, Turkey) and emerging economy (Singapore) countries. Using anonymous questionnaires, data were collected from 2,061 male undergraduate university students aged 16-30 (mean age 21.4, SD=2.4) from 5 universities in 5 countries across Asia and Africa. Overall, 17.6% of the male students indicated that they knew how to perform TSE; this knowledge proportion was above 20% in Bangladesh and Singapore, while it was the lowest (12.2%) in Madagascar. Among all men, 86.4% had never practiced TSE in the past 12 months, 7.1% 1-2 times, 3.5% 3-10 times, and monthly TSE was 3.1%. The proportion of past 12 month TSE was the highest (17.6%) among male university students in South Africa and the lowest (7.3%) among students in Singapore. Logistic regression found that TSE importance or positive attitude was highly associated with TSE practice. TSE practices were found to be inadequate and efforts should be made to develop programmes that can increase knowledge related to testicular cancer as well as the practice of testicular self-examination.

"Off-Label" Usage of Testicular Self-Examination (TSE): Benefits Beyond Cancer Detection.

Testicular cancer (TCa) is the most common cancer among 15- to 34-year-old males. Treatments are highly effective, which help foster approximately 98% 5-year survival rate. There are very few known causal factors of the disease (e.g., cryptorchidism and family history), thus possibly limiting primary prevention methods. Secondary preventative measures, on the other hand, most notably testicular self-examination (TSE), are well-known and are promoted to help prevent late-stage diagnosis of TCa. However, debate ensues as to whether or not TSE provides any benefit. In light of a recent systematic review conducted by these authors assessing the effectiveness of TSE promotion interventions, we propose that the behavior can serve as a tool not just for detection of TCa, but other male-specific urogenital health concerns, including varicoceles, hydroceles, among others. Furthermore, we suggest that TSE can also help foster informed decision-making skills among males with regard to health concerns and treatment options. However, our advocacy is in direct conflict with U.S. Preventive Services Task Force's influential "D" rating of TSE and others who recommend against performing TSE. This article offers an overview of the dispute over TSE's purpose and net benefit. We conclude that TSE is a behavior that is beneficial beyond detecting cancer. These proposed "off-label" uses of the procedure make for an effectual means to promote testicular health, self-awareness, and wellness among males. Recommendations for future research and advocacy are presented to the academy.

Affective associations and cognitive beliefs relate to individuals' decisions to perform testicular or breast self-exams.

Affective associations with behavioral practices play an important role in individuals' uptake of a variety of health behaviors. Most work has looked at individual behavioral practices with a direct impact on health; because screening behaviors are conceptually distinct from such behaviors, it is important to examine the interplay of affect and cognition in screening decision making. The current research explored affective and cognitive predictors of testicular and breast self-examination behavior. Young adult participants (N = 184) reported cognitive beliefs and affective associations with testicular self-exam behavior (male participants) and breast self-exam behavior (female participants) and reported their own current screening behavior. In univariable models, affective associations were related to screening behavior for both testicular self-exams and breast self-exams. When examining affective associations and cognitive beliefs as simultaneous predictors, affective associations (but not cognitive beliefs) predicted testicular self-exams, and neither affective associations nor cognitive beliefs were uniquely related to breast self-exams. Moreover, for testicular self-exams, affective associations mediated the relation between cognitive beliefs and screening behavior; no mediation was present for breast self-exam behavior. These findings suggest three potential outcomes: first, that greater consideration of affective associations in testicular self-exam screening decisions may be warranted; second, that breast and testicular self-exams may have different antecedents; and third, that incorporation of affective factors in intervention design might have merit for increasing engagement in some cancer screening behaviors.

MP43-05 SEXUAL AND GENITAL HEALTH AWARENESS AMONG MALES ATTENDING YOUTH HEALTH CLINICS

You have accessJournal of UrologySexual Function/Dysfunction/Andrology: Evaluation I1 Apr 2015MP43-05 SEXUAL AND GENITAL HEALTH AWARENESS AMONG MALES ATTENDING YOUTH HEALTH CLINICS Alexander W. Pastuszak, Peggy B. Smith, Allyssa Abacan, Larry I. Lipshultz, Dolores J. Lamb, and Ruth Buzi Alexander W. PastuszakAlexander W. Pastuszak More articles by this author , Peggy B. SmithPeggy B. Smith More articles by this author , Allyssa AbacanAllyssa Abacan More articles by this author , Larry I. LipshultzLarry I. Lipshultz More articles by this author , Dolores J. LambDolores J. Lamb More articles by this author , and Ruth BuziRuth Buzi More articles by this author View All Author Informationhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.juro.2015.02.1612AboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints ShareFacebookTwitterLinked InEmail INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES Young minority males often have unmet sexual and reproductive health (SRH) needs, including a lack of screening for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and SRH-related cancers and conditions. Race, socioeconomic status, and conventional masculine values are associated with high-risk sexual behaviors, such as having more sexual partners and less favorable attitudes towards condom use. These risk behaviors increase the risk of STIs and detrimental testicular conditions in these young men. Here we assess the sexual and genital health knowledge and needs of young minority males. METHODS An anonymous questionnaire was administered to all young males 18 years of age and older who attended youth health clinics across 5 sites in a large city in the southwestern United States between 2013-2014. The survey assessed demographics, level of SRH knowledge, sexual activity, perceptions of STI risk, and physical and testicular health. Bivariate analyses (T-test or Chi-square) were used to examine associations between variables. RESULTS A total of 264 males ages 18-25 years completed the survey. The mean±SD age in the cohort was 20.8±2.0 years. Most young men (173 (65.5%)) identified as Black/African American, 85 (32.2%) as Hispanic, and the remainder as White or Other. Of these, 158 (60%) had completed high school or some college. Between 5-32% of men responded incorrectly to specific questions regarding symptoms and risk of acquiring STI/HIV, pregnancy, and condom use. Most (151 (57.2%)) indicated that they or their partner did not use birth control at their last sexual encounter, and 57 (21.6%) indicated having an STI in the past year. Approximately 80% perceived their risk of getting STI/HIV as very low or low, and this risk perception was not associated with birth control use or history of STIs. Thirty percent of respondents did not know that men can get testicular cancer and 60% indicated they do not perform testicular self-examination or do it occasionally. Most respondents (166 (63%)) indicated they had not been shown how to perform testicular self-examination. No significant differences in responses as a function of ethnicity were observed. CONCLUSIONS Our results indicate that young males, regardless of ethnicity, engage in high risk sexual behaviors, lack SRH knowledge and risk perception, and are not involved in their personal SRH. These data support a need for sexual and reproductive health services and education, specifically for minority young males, to promote positive sexual behaviors and reduce adverse social, economic, and health consequences. © 2015 by American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Volume 193Issue 4SApril 2015Page: e519-e520 Advertisement Copyright & Permissions© 2015 by American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.MetricsAuthor Information Alexander W. Pastuszak More articles by this author Peggy B. Smith More articles by this author Allyssa Abacan More articles by this author Larry I. Lipshultz More articles by this author Dolores J. Lamb More articles by this author Ruth Buzi More articles by this author Expand All Advertisement Advertisement PDF downloadLoading ...

MP43-06 SEXUAL FUNCTION CHANGES IN BLADDER CANCER PATIENTS UNDERGOING CYSTECTOMY

METHODS: An anonymous questionnaire was administered to all young males 18 years of age and older who attended youth health clinics across 5 sites in a large city in the southwestern United States between 2013-2014. The survey assessed demographics, level of SRH knowledge, sexual activity, perceptions of STI risk, and physical and testicular health. Bivariate analyses (T-test or Chi-square) were used to examine associations between variables. RESULTS: A total of 264 males ages 18-25 years completed the survey. The mean SD age in the cohort was 20.8 2.0 years. Most young men (173 (65.5%)) identified as Black/African American, 85 (32.2%) as Hispanic, and the remainder as White or Other. Of these, 158 (60%) had completed high school or some college. Between 5-32% of men responded incorrectly to specific questions regarding symptoms and risk of acquiring STI/HIV, pregnancy, and condom use. Most (151 (57.2%)) indicated that they or their partner did not use birth control at their last sexual encounter, and 57 (21.6%) indicated having an STI in the past year. Approximately 80% perceived their risk of getting STI/HIV as very low or low, and this risk perception was not associated with birth control use or history of STIs. Thirty percent of respondents did not know that men can get testicular cancer and 60% indicated they do not perform testicular self-examination or do it occasionally. Most respondents (166 (63%)) indicated they had not been shown how to perform testicular selfexamination. No significant differences in responses as a function of ethnicity were observed. CONCLUSIONS: Our results indicate that young males, regardless of ethnicity, engage in high risk sexual behaviors, lack SRH knowledge and risk perception, and are not involved in their personal SRH. These data support a need for sexual and reproductive health services and education, specifically for minority young males, to promote positive sexual behaviors and reduce adverse social, economic, and health consequences.

Getting youth to Check it Out!®: a new approach to teaching self-screening.

To determine if intervention school students who received skills-based breast self-exam (BSE)/testicular self-exam (TSE) training were more likely than control school students to report higher intentions to perform BSE/TSE, greater BSE/TSE self-efficacy, and actual performance of BSE/TSE. BSE/TSE behaviors, intentions, and self-efficacy were assessed in a high school-based trial (N = 6 schools; 3 schools randomized/condition) using self-reported data at 3 time points (N = 1058, 9 th grade students). At follow-up, intervention students had greater BSE/TSE intentions and self-efficacy than control students. Intervention students were more likely than control students to report monthly BSE (54.8% vs 27.2%, p = .031) and TSE (81.5% vs 31.4%, p = .010). Skills-based interventions with goal setting affect teenagers' self-examination behaviors, intentions, and self-efficacy. Teaching self-screening may empower teenagers to become more engaged in their preventive health, which may lead to improved health as they age.

Knowledge, attitude and practices of technicians working at hospitals towards testicular cancer and self-examination of testicles in Turkey.

The present study was conducted to determine knowledge level of technicians working in hospitals about testicular cancer (TC) and self-examination of testicles (TSE) and to determine levels of consciousness and implementation status about TSE. This cross-sectional study was conducted with technicians working in hospitals (n=243) between 2nd January-31st May 2012 at private and governmental hospitals in urban Kayseri. Healthy control subjects (n=235) who were similar to technicians in terms of age, education level and income status were also included to the study. Chi-square test was used in comparison of categorical variables. Technicians were significantly more aware of TC than controls, but the latter were found to have significantly more information about TSE. There was no significant difference between the two groups in terms of knowing how to do TSE and 80% of both groups were unaware this exam. Of technicians, 19.8% and of controls, 25.5% did TSE, the difference being statistically insignificant. First reason for not doing TSE was "not-knowing" among technicians (48.1%) while it was "ignorance" among controls (66.8%). Of technicians doing TSE, 37.5% did as it came to their mind while 51.7% of controls performed TSE several times in the previous year. Technicians were significantly more afraid of getting TC than controls (p=0.037). It was determined in the present study that rates of TSE were similar between technicians and controls. However compliance with the recommended frequency and right method was low. Consequently, public health educationshould be planned and applied in order to increase the knowledge of TC and TSE.

Effect of video-based teaching module on knowledge about testicular cancer and testicular self-examination among male undergraduate students

Introduction: Testicular cancer (TC) is the most common neoplasm affecting males between 15 and 35 years of age and testicular self-examination (TSE) has been recommended for its early detection and treatment. Aim: This study evaluated the effect of video-based teaching module (VBTM) on knowledge about TC and TSE among male undergraduate students of a selected college in Bangalore. Materials and Methods: A preexperimental (one group pretest-posttest) study design was adopted, and a purposive sampling technique was used to select 87 participants. Tool for data collection was a self-developed structured questionnaire which was used to assess participants' knowledge of TC and TSE before and after the educational intervention (VBTM). Data collected were analyzed with SPSS 17.0 presenting them in descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: Findings showed that the pretest knowledge score of participants was very poor, and the rate of TSE practice was also very low. Participants' pretest awareness was associated with their attempt/practice of TSE (P = 0.001). After the intervention, there was a significant increase in participants' knowledge. Majority (54%) and 32 (36.8%) had very good and good knowledge, respectively, after the intervention. There was a highly significant difference between the overall pretest knowledge level (mean = 12.66, standard deviation [SD] = 4.62) and posttest knowledge level (mean = 25.7, SD = 3.62) at P ≤ 0.001. Conclusion: VBTM used in this study was effective in improving the knowledge of TC and TSE among male undergraduate students.