Assessing the Impact of Educational Interventions on Prostate Cancer Screening Awareness and Attitudes among Agrochemical-Exposed Farmers in Rural Nigeria Jemisenia, John Oluwaseyi; Agada, Sunday Adole and Ntat, Felix Habila Department of Sociology & Anthropology, University of Nigeria Nsukka Department of Agricultural Extension and Management, Federal College of Forestry, Jos Department of Agriculture Economics and Extension, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jos john.jemisenia@gmail.com; agadaadole@gmail.com

Abstract
This quasi-experimental study evaluated the effectiveness of an educational intervention on prostate cancer screening awareness and attitudes
among 120 pesticide-exposed rural farmers in Benue State, Nigeria. Using pre- and post-intervention surveys, data were analyzed with descriptive
and inferential statistics. Results demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in the experimental group compared to the control.
Knowledge of prostate cancer and screening increased by over 40%, and attitudes, measured through Health Belief Model constructs, showed
significant positive shifts in perceived susceptibility, severity, benefits, and reduced barriers. The study concluded that a context-specific
educational intervention was highly effective in improving both awareness and attitudes toward prostate cancer screening, underscoring its potential
as a vital public health strategy for this high-risk, under-served population. It is therefore suggested that public health programmes should
incorporate targeted education on prostate cancer, using Health Belief Model constructs to improve knowledge and attitudes, while exploring digital
platforms and community involvement for sustained behavior change.
Keywords: Educational interventions, Farmers, Benue, Awareness, Prostate cancer
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