Journal of Natural Science Research and Review (JNSRR)

Soya, Sweat, And Sunlight: Predictors of Prostate Cancer Prevention Among Health Science Students

Mvuyekure, Aime Fidele Ndayiragije, Garba, Jacob Kingsley, Orbe, Joyosthie B., Kabanda, Mboneza N, Jordan, Kwizera Jules, Mvuyekure, Simon Pierre Ndayishimye, Ndede, Christian, Ishimwe, Thierry Patrick, Joseph, Rwandema, Philippe, Hakizimana, Berton, Barikumana, Mucyo, Jean Marie Vianney, Claude, Tuyiramye Jean, Muhayimana, Daniel, Jonathan, Dushimumuremyi, Jacqueline, Nyirangende

14 April 2026 · Vol. 2, Issue 4, pp. 130-137

DOI: 10.65150/EP-jnsrr/V2E4/2026-01

Abstract

Background: Prostate cancer remains a major global health concern, with increasing evidence highlighting the role of modifiable lifestyle factors such as diet, physical activity, and sunlight exposure in its prevention. Despite growing awareness, limited research has explored how these factors influence prostate cancer prevention literacy among health science students in Rwanda. This study examined the predictive role of soya milk consumption, physical exercise, and sunlight exposure on prostate cancer knowledge and preventive behavior among students from selected institutions. Methods: A quantitative, descriptive-correlational research design was employed involving 142 health science students selected through stratified random sampling from the University of Gitwe, East African Christian College, and Institut Catholique de Kabgayi (ICK). Data were collected using a self-structured 24-item questionnaire assessing lifestyle practices and prostate cancer prevention literacy. Descriptive statistics, Spearman’s rank-order correlation, and multiple regression analysis were used to analyze the data. Findings: The results revealed moderate engagement in prostate cancer–preventive lifestyles, with composite means of 3.36 for soya milk consumption, 3.39 for physical exercise, and 3.31 for sunlight exposure. Significant positive correlations were found between lifestyle factors and prevention literacy, with sunlight exposure (ρ = 0.861), physical exercise (ρ = 0.787), and soya milk consumption (ρ = 0.723), all p < 0.001. Regression analysis indicated that sunlight exposure was the strongest predictor (β = 0.672, p < 0.001), followed by physical exercise (β = 0.172, p = 0.006) and soya milk consumption (β = 0.100, p = 0.045), explaining 76% of the variance. Conclusion: The study concludes that integrated lifestyle practices significantly predict prostate cancer prevention literacy. Strengthening health education and promoting consistent healthy behaviors are essential to enhance preventive outcomes among health science students.

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Mvuyekure, Aime Fidele Ndayiragije, Garba, Jacob Kingsley, Orbe, Joyosthie B., Kabanda, Mboneza N, Jordan, Kwizera Jules, Mvuyekure, Simon Pierre Ndayishimye, Ndede, Christian, Ishimwe, Thierry Patrick, Joseph, Rwandema, Philippe, Hakizimana, Berton, Barikumana, Mucyo, Jean Marie Vianney, Claude, Tuyiramye Jean, Muhayimana, Daniel, Jonathan, Dushimumuremyi, Jacqueline, & Nyirangende (2026). Soya, Sweat, And Sunlight: Predictors of Prostate Cancer Prevention Among Health Science Students. Journal of Natural Science Research and Review, 2(4), 130-137. https://doi.org/10.65150/EP-jnsrr/V2E4/2026-01

@article{Mvuyekure2026,
  title   = {Soya, Sweat, And Sunlight: Predictors of Prostate Cancer Prevention Among Health Science Students},
  author  = {Mvuyekure and Aime Fidele Ndayiragije and Garba and Jacob Kingsley and Orbe and Joyosthie B. and Kabanda and Mboneza N and Jordan and Kwizera Jules and Mvuyekure and Simon Pierre Ndayishimye and Ndede and Christian and Ishimwe and Thierry Patrick and Joseph and Rwandema and Philippe and Hakizimana and Berton and Barikumana and Mucyo and Jean Marie Vianney and Claude and Tuyiramye Jean and Muhayimana and Daniel and Jonathan and Dushimumuremyi and Jacqueline and Nyirangende},
  journal = {Journal of Natural Science Research and Review},
  year    = {2026},
  volume  = {2},
  number  = {4},
  pages   = {130-137},
  doi     = {10.65150/EP-jnsrr/V2E4/2026-01},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.65150/EP-jnsrr/V2E4/2026-01}
}

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