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Knowledge, attitudes, and screening practices among older men regarding prostate cancer
C B Steele1, D S Miller, C Maylahn
1Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Ga. 30341, USA.
American Journal of Public Health
|October 13, 2000
Summary
Many older New York men lack prostate cancer risk awareness but 60% report screening. Physician advice significantly influences prostate cancer screening decisions, highlighting its importance in public health outreach.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Prostate cancer screening rates and associated knowledge/attitudes are crucial for public health initiatives.
- Understanding screening practices among diverse male populations is essential for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine population-based prostate cancer screening rates in New York men aged 50+.
- To assess prostate cancer knowledge, attitudes, and screening behaviors in this demographic.
Main Methods:
- Utilized two telephone surveys: the 1994/1995 statewide Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System and the African-American Men Survey.
- Employed logistic regression models to analyze prostate cancer screening practices.
Main Results:
- Less than 10% of men perceived high prostate cancer risk; nearly 20% perceived no risk.
- Approximately 60% reported ever undergoing a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test.
- Physician advice strongly correlated with PSA testing and digital rectal examination; race was significant in the statewide survey.
Conclusions:
- A significant portion of New York men exhibit low awareness of prostate cancer risk factors.
- Physician recommendations appear to be a primary driver for prostate cancer screening uptake.
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