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Published on: November 2, 2013
Factors influencing prostate cancer screening decisions among African American men
Michael A Sanchez1, Deborah J Bowen, Alton Hart
1Health Services Department, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA.
Purpose:
Due to controversy regarding prostate cancer screening, it is imperative that African American men make informed decisions. Little is known about the role of cultural factors in decision-making for prostate cancer screening among African American men. The purposes of this study were: 1) to investigate components involved with decision-making for prostate cancer screening among African American men; and 2) to identify cultural factors that may influence screening decisions.
Methods:
Six focus group sessions were conducted consisting of African American men between the ages of 40 and 70.
Results:
Eight themes emerged from the discussions about prostate cancer screening. These themes were: 1) men's knowledge of prostate cancer and clinical services; 2) prostate cancer as a threat to manhood; 3) screening as a threat to manhood; 4) self-awareness of health and well-being; 5) value of screening; 6) convenience of prostate specific antigen (PSA) screening; 7) misunderstanding of screening controversy; 8) distrust of the medical community; and 9) shared decision-making.
Conclusion:
This study identifies cultural factors involved with decision-making for prostate cancer screening among African American men.
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