Academic Research Journal on Health Information Management

Vol. 6(2), pp. 24-35, April 2025

ISSN: 2734-2190

https://doi.org/10.14662/arjhim2025030

 

Full Length Research

 

 

Journal on the knowledge of prevalence of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and it’s prevention, among Males of 50 years and above in Bayelsa State

 

IKEMIKE DOLFINA OLAITARI (Bsc, M.Ed, Ph. D)

 

Bayelsa Medical University, PMB 178 Yenago, Bayelsa State. Email. Dolfike1@gmail.com, Postal Address: P.O.Box 772, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. Nigeria (08036690914)  

Corresponding author's E-mail: Dolfike1@gmail.com  

Accepted 28 April 2025

Abstract

Abstract: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is a worldwide disorder among men. Studies have shown that high proportion of adult males have symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. The aim of this work is to assess the knowledge of the prevalence of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and its prevention among males of 50 years and above in Bayelsa State. Across sectional study was conducted among males of 50 years and above in Bayelsa State, using a self structured questionnaire. Informed consent was obtained from participants in the study and acceptance to participate was considered as consent. The questionnaire had two sections; A and B. Section A, assessed their demographic data and section B, assessed their knowledge of the prevalence of benign prostatic hyperplasia and its prevention. Two research questions and three hypotheses were structure and the responses revealed that: • Knowledge of BPH impacts positively in the management of it by individuals in Bayelsa State. • Awareness of preventive measures of BPH is low in Bayelsa State. • There is significant difference between the knowledge of men of 50 years and above in the various local government areas and the Prevalence of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia in Bayelsa State. Based on the above findings the following recommendations were made: • Get regular check – ups to detect prostate concerns early. Public education should be organized for the prevention of BPH in Bayelsa State. Avoid stress, and partake in; Regular exercise, Healthy weight, Healthy eating habit (vegetables and fruits, keeping eye on dietary fat), and avoiding alcohol, among others.

 

Keywords: Prevalence, Benign, Prostatic Hyperplasia.

Paper type: research