What we thought we knew: African American males' perceptions of prostate cancer and screening methods.
| Title: | What we thought we knew: African American males' perceptions of prostate cancer and screening methods. |
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| Authors: | Clarke-Tasker VA; Howard University College of Pharmacy, Nursing and Allied Health Sciences-Division of Nursing, 501 Bryant Street, SW, Washington, DC 20059, USA.; Wade R |
| Source: | The ABNF journal : official journal of the Association of Black Nursing Faculty in Higher Education, Inc [ABNF J] 2002 May-Jun; Vol. 13 (3), pp. 56-60. |
| Publication Type: | Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S. |
| Language: | English |
| Journal Info: | Publisher: Tucker Publications, Inc Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 9112807 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 1046-7041 (Print) Linking ISSN: 10467041 NLM ISO Abbreviation: ABNF J |
| Imprint Name(s): | Original Publication: Lisle, IL : Tucker Publications, Inc. |
| MeSH Terms: | Black or African American/*psychology ; Attitude to Health/*ethnology ; Mass Screening/*psychology ; Men/*psychology ; Prostatic Neoplasms/*ethnology ; Prostatic Neoplasms/*prevention & control; Prostatic Neoplasms/etiology ; Adult ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Educational Status ; Focus Groups ; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Models, Psychological ; Nursing Methodology Research ; Risk Factors ; Sexual Behavior ; Surveys and Questionnaires |
| Abstract: | This study applied the Health Belief Model in determining African American male's knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of prostate cancer and early detection methods. The ultimate value of the information assessed from this population was used to design specific theory-based, culturally relevant interventions which may decrease mortality in this high-risk population. Two focus groups were conducted with African-American men whose ages ranged from 38-80 years. After consenting to audio-taping, participants completed a survey questionnaire and viewed a culturally appropriate video on prostate cancer. Results indicate that, on average, the men believed in the efficacy of prostate cancer early detection methods. Study participants felt physicians did not adequately screen or suggest that they be screened for prostate cancer. Men between 40 and 50 years of age expressed concern about possible changes in their sex life if diagnosed with prostate cancer. Despite having limited knowledge of prostate cancer they considered a digital rectal examination to be embarrassing and uncomfortable. However, they were not opposed to having the procedure done. |
| Grant Information: | K01 NR00147 United States NR NINR NIH HHS |
| Entry Date(s): | Date Created: 20020711 Date Completed: 20021106 Latest Revision: 20221207 |
| Update Code: | 20260130 |
| PMID: | 12108141 |
| Database: | MEDLINE |
Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.