Go Back Research Article March, 2010

Prevalence and Predictors of Testicular Self-Exam Among a Nationally Representative Sample of Men in the United States

Author Brian Dodge Author Stephanie A. Sanders Author James Dennis Fortenberry Author Michael Reece Author Debby Herbenick

Abstract

Men's gender roles and norms may influence their sexual behaviors and sexual health care practices in numerous specific ways and contexts. Health professionals encourage men's performance of testicular self-exams (TSE), yet estimates of monthly TSE from convenience samples range from 2% to 10%. In this population-based study of 655 U.S. men aged 18 to 44 years, TSE prevalence during the past month was 40.3% and was predicted by geographic location, sexual behaviors, genital self-image, and having a physical exam within the past year. National TSE prevalence rates will be useful to those who work to reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with testicular cancer.

Keywords

Testicular Cancer Testicular Self-Exam (TSE) Masturbation Men's Sexual Health Sexual Behaviors Genital Self-Image Health Professionals Physical Exam Testicular Cancer Awareness Men's Health Practices National Prevalence Study Geographic Location Morbidity and Mortality Sexual Health Care Gender Roles Men's Health Screening
Details
Volume 22
Issue 1
Pages 1-4
DOI 10.1080/19317610903392953
ISSN 1931-762X
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