Interventions Promoting Testicular Self-Examination (TSE) Performance
Testicular cancer is one of the greatest threats to health and wellness among 15- to 40-year old males. A concerted effort in the literature promoting awareness, risk factors, and preventative measures is warranted. There is limited discussion on the validity of interventions aimed at promoting test...
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doaj-0638580357814715aa13463905609c172020-11-25T03:44:02ZengSAGE PublishingAmerican Journal of Men's Health1557-98831557-98912015-11-01910.1177/1557988314555360Interventions Promoting Testicular Self-Examination (TSE) PerformanceMichael J. Rovito PhD, FMHI0Chase Cavayero OMSII, FMHI1James E. Leone PhD, MS, ATC, CSCS, *D, CHES, FMHI2Stephen Harlin MD, FACS3University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USALake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine–Bradenton, Bradenton, FL, USABridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA, USALake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine–Bradenton, Bradenton, FL, USATesticular cancer is one of the greatest threats to health and wellness among 15- to 40-year old males. A concerted effort in the literature promoting awareness, risk factors, and preventative measures is warranted. There is limited discussion on the validity of interventions aimed at promoting testicular self-examination (TSE) performance; the existing body of evidence offers little discussion on what specific factors motivate performance. To assist in making Healthy People 2020 an all-inclusive success, a comprehensive assessment of existing evidence is necessary to assist in closing this research gap. A systematic review of interventions promoting TSE performance discovered moderate levels of effectiveness among 10 studies promoting the behavior. Concerning methodological quality, nine were of average quality and one was of high quality . In terms of significant TSE reporting between intervention and control/comparison groups, 3 out of 10 did not achieve the statistical causal threshold. Based on our assessment of TSE intervention quality and outcomes pertaining to behavior adoption, a best-practices guideline is presented for researchers in the field to consult as they design their interventions. This guideline aims to improve on internal and external validity of TSE promotion research in order to make them more effective.https://doi.org/10.1177/1557988314555360 |
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Michael J. Rovito PhD, FMHI Chase Cavayero OMSII, FMHI James E. Leone PhD, MS, ATC, CSCS, *D, CHES, FMHI Stephen Harlin MD, FACS Interventions Promoting Testicular Self-Examination (TSE) Performance American Journal of Men's Health |
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Michael J. Rovito PhD, FMHI Chase Cavayero OMSII, FMHI James E. Leone PhD, MS, ATC, CSCS, *D, CHES, FMHI Stephen Harlin MD, FACS |
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Interventions Promoting Testicular Self-Examination (TSE) Performance |
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Interventions Promoting Testicular Self-Examination (TSE) Performance |
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Testicular cancer is one of the greatest threats to health and wellness among 15- to 40-year old males. A concerted effort in the literature promoting awareness, risk factors, and preventative measures is warranted. There is limited discussion on the validity of interventions aimed at promoting testicular self-examination (TSE) performance; the existing body of evidence offers little discussion on what specific factors motivate performance. To assist in making Healthy People 2020 an all-inclusive success, a comprehensive assessment of existing evidence is necessary to assist in closing this research gap. A systematic review of interventions promoting TSE performance discovered moderate levels of effectiveness among 10 studies promoting the behavior. Concerning methodological quality, nine were of average quality and one was of high quality . In terms of significant TSE reporting between intervention and control/comparison groups, 3 out of 10 did not achieve the statistical causal threshold. Based on our assessment of TSE intervention quality and outcomes pertaining to behavior adoption, a best-practices guideline is presented for researchers in the field to consult as they design their interventions. This guideline aims to improve on internal and external validity of TSE promotion research in order to make them more effective. |
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