Atotal of 260 adultmales with a mean age of 51.6± 8.15 years were included for all analysis. Approximately50% of participants were screened for prostate cancerwithin the past five years with the majority (73%) optingfor the prostate-specific antigen (PSA). Significantpredictors (p < 0.05) for being screened for prostate cancerwere sociodemographic (age, being married and a monthlyincome of > TT $10 000), being obese, having a familyhistory of cancer and higher healthbelief scores. Higherwesternized dietary pattern scores and last medicalexamination > 12 months were significant predictors for ahigher likelihood of not being screened for prostate cancer.
CONCLUSION:
Governmental agencies and health professionalsshould focus on the modifiable factors related tolifestyle and the HBM to encourage older adults to bescreened for prostate cancer. There is a definite need fortargeted intervention programmes addressing barriers andbenefits of prostate cancerscreening and health motivationin Trinidad and Tobago.