Penile neoplasm and men’s health care ; Neoplasia peniana e a atenção à saúde do homem

Objective: investigating men’s knowledge on penile neoplasm. Method: quantitative study carried out in 12 Family Health units in Cajazeiras, Paraíba, Brazil, and its population totaled 100 participants. Data were collected by means of a semi-structured questionnaire in October and November 2013, after approval of the research project by the Research Ethics Committee, Protocol n. 230.193. Results: regarding knowledge on penile cancer, 51% said malignant tumor, 28% indicated lesions in the organ, 14% pointed out changes in the organ, and 7% referred to curable disease. Concerning symptoms, 50% related them to reddish wound, 20% to whitish spots, 20% to smelly secretion, and 10% to bubo in groin. As for treatment, 50% related it to chemotherapy, 30% to medicines, 12% to radiotherapy, and 8% to amputation. Besides, 50% indicated personal hygiene as a preventive measure, 34% pointed out condom use, 13% referred to visit to the urologist, and 3% cited phimosis surgery. Conclusion: we found out the need for public awareness campaigns aimed at this audience, because lack of information compromises the early diagnosis of penile neoplasm. Descriptors: Male Genital Neoplasms; Men’s Health; Primary Prevention; Primary Health Care. RESUMO Objetivo: investigar o conhecimento dos homens sobre a neoplasia peniana. Método: estudo quantitativo realizado em 12 unidades de Saúde da Família de Cajazeiras (PB) e sua população totalizou 100 participantes. Os dados foram coletados por meio de questionário semiestruturado em outubro e novembro de 2013, após a aprovação do projeto de pesquisa pelo Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa, Protocolo n. 230.193. Resultados: em relação ao conhecimento sobre câncer de pênis, 51% disseram tumor maligno, 28% indicaram lesões no órgão, 14% apontaram alteração no órgão e 7% referiram doença curável. Sobre os sintomas, 50% os relacionaram a ferida avermelhada, 20% a manchas esbranquiçadas, 20% a secreção com mau cheiro e 10% a íngua na virilha. Quanto ao tratamento, 50% o relacionaram a ...