Topolskaya, ElizabethGhani, IqraD'Silva, JessicaAbdulwahab, AbdulrahmanAlAbayechi, SirajEl Khatib, Rami2020-10-052020-10-0520182018-04Topolskaya, E., Ghani, I., D’Silva, J., Abdulwahab, A., Alabayechi, S., & Khatib, R. E. (2018). Testing the level of awareness on testicular cancer among the UAE residents. Indian Journal of Public Health Research and Development, 9(4), 296–30009760245http://www.ijphrd.com/issues.htmlhttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12519/251This article is not available at CUD collection. The version of scholarly record of this article is published in Indian Journal of Public Health Research and Development (2018), available online at: http://www.ijphrd.com/issues.htmlThis research article presents a quantitative study conducted in the UAE in efforts to test the level of awareness regarding general knowledge on testicular cancer (TC) and self-examination practices among male and female residents. The determined level of understanding will help tailor the educational campaigns in order to provide information specific to the public need. The survey focused on 529 UAE residents, prioritizing males (71%) above females (29%). Less than 25% correctly identifies the age group, which has the highest risk of developing TC. Only approximately 30% of participants chose correct risk factors for developing TC. Furthermore, almost 50% of the surveyed individuals thought of lack of sexual function as a symptom of spread TC, which could create a fear barrier towards contacting health professionals in case of any concerns. Lastly, the results revealed that nearly half of male respondents either never or rarely self-examined. Our study suggested that the general public in the region currently possesses little information regarding the symptoms, risk groups and self-examination practices; thus, showcasing the necessity of educational campaigns targeted at improving levels of awareness. Using some of the recommendations we highlight as a means to address the current situation. © 2018, Indian Journal of Public Health Research and Development. All rights reserved.enCreative Commons Attribution 4.0 International LicenseAwarenessEducationTesticular cancerUAE residentsAttitude to healthCancer riskCancer testControlled studyHealth educationHealth surveyHigh risk populationHumanMajor clinical studyRisk assessmentRisk factorSexual functionTesticular self examinationTestis cancerUnited Arab EmiratesArticleCopyright : © 2018, Indian Journal of Public Health Research and Development. All rights reserved.