EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES AS STRATEGIES FOR THE PREVENTION OF PENILE NEOPLASIA: A SCOPING REVIEW

Abstract

Introduction: Penile cancer is a rare malignant neoplasm, yet it remains a public health concern, particularly in regions with greater social vulnerability. The disease is associated with a lack of information, prevention, and engagement with healthcare services. Objective: To synthesize evidence from the literature regarding educational technologies used as prevention strategies for penile cancer. Method: A scoping review was conducted in accordance with the JBI Manual for Evidence Synthesis and the PRISMA-ScR checklist, following the PCC (Population, Concept, Context) framework. Searches were performed in the MEDLINE, LILACS (via BVS), Web of Science, and Scopus databases, as well as in gray literature sources, resulting in the inclusion of 8 studies. Results: The findings demonstrate that educational technologies—both in-person and digital—facilitate access to information and promote knowledge, self-care, and the recognition of warning signs for penile cancer. Conclusion: There is a need to expand the development, validation, and research of educational technologies that are accessible and tailored to the male context, especially regarding their contribution to the prevention and early detection of penile cancer.