Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Community Based Intervention01:30

Community Based Intervention

Community-based interventions in mental health represent a paradigm shift from institution-centered care to treatments embedded within the fabric of local communities. By prioritizing inclusion and leveraging existing societal structures, this approach fosters a supportive environment conducive to addressing mental health challenges while promoting individual dignity and agency.
Foundations of Community Mental Health Programs
Central to the success of community-based interventions is the...
Disorders of the Male Reproductive System01:20

Disorders of the Male Reproductive System

Men's health issues are increasingly recognized as significant, with several conditions posing common threats. Among these, testicular cancer is especially prevalent in younger men, particularly those aged 20 to 35 years. The disease often manifests as a painless mass in the testicles, sometimes accompanied by a sensation of heaviness or a dull ache.
Prostate disorders are another major concern. These conditions can impair urinary flow due to the prostate's location around the urethra. Symptoms...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Examining the Efficacy of a Telehealth-Based Virtual Reality Clinic in Treating Adults With Specific Phobia: Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial.

JMIR formative research·2026
Same author

Gender Differences in Statin Discontinuation and Adherence Among Privately Insured People with HIV in the USA.

Journal of general internal medicine·2026
Same author

Interventions to Promote Pediatric Shared Decision-Making and Child Engagement in Primary Care: A Systematic Review.

Academic pediatrics·2025
Same author

Industry Interactions at Medical Conferences: Representatives' Credentials and the Disclosure of Data Limitations Influence Clinician Perceptions.

Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine : JABFM·2025
Same author

Addressing the Root Causes of Population Health in Central Appalachian Virginia.

Journal of Appalachian health·2025
Same author

Social vulnerability, lower broadband internet access, and rurality associated with lower telemedicine use in U.S. Counties.

JAMIA open·2025
Same journal

"The Real Cost" Campaign: Efficacy by Design.

American journal of preventive medicine·2026
Same journal

A Model for 21st Century Public Health Education: FDA's "The Real Cost" Youth Tobacco Prevention Campaigns.

American journal of preventive medicine·2026
Same journal

Fathers' adverse childhood experiences and children's behavior problems.

American journal of preventive medicine·2026
Same journal

Darknet cryptomarket listings for abortion medications after Dobbs.

American journal of preventive medicine·2026
Same journal

Modeling the Impact of Combined Individual and Population-level National strategies for preventing type 2 diabetes.

American journal of preventive medicine·2026
Same journal

Caregiving burden and health disparities: A nationwide study of 2,180 parents caring for children with developmental disabilities in South Korea.

American journal of preventive medicine·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jul 3, 2026

A New Technique for Treating Low-risk Prostate Cancer—Super Active Surveillance
05:19

A New Technique for Treating Low-risk Prostate Cancer—Super Active Surveillance

Published on: November 7, 2025

Promoting prostate-specific antigen informed decision-making. Evaluating two community-level interventions.

David L Driscoll1, Douglas J Rupert, Carol E Golin

  • 1RTI International, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709, USA. driscoll@rti.org

American Journal of Preventive Medicine
|July 12, 2008
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Community interventions effectively promote informed decision-making (IDM) for prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening. The PSA-Only intervention led to more physician discussions than the broader Men's Health approach.

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jul 3, 2026

A New Technique for Treating Low-risk Prostate Cancer—Super Active Surveillance
05:19

A New Technique for Treating Low-risk Prostate Cancer—Super Active Surveillance

Published on: November 7, 2025

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Health Communication
  • Preventive Medicine

Background:

  • Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening decisions require informed patient choices.
  • Most research on promoting PSA informed decision-making (IDM) is limited to healthcare settings.
  • There is a need to evaluate community-based interventions for PSA IDM.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop, implement, and evaluate community-level interventions promoting PSA IDM.
  • To compare the effectiveness of a PSA-Only intervention versus a broader Men's Health intervention.
  • To assess changes in knowledge, intentions, and behaviors related to PSA IDM in community settings.

Main Methods:

  • A 5-year study (2002-2007) in matched upper- and lower-socioeconomic status (SES) communities in North Carolina.
  • Two community interventions were implemented: PSA-Only and Men's Health (including heart attack, stroke, and colon cancer info).
  • Data collection involved structured surveys, semistructured interviews, and structured observations to compare pre/post changes in PSA IDM.

Main Results:

  • Community interventions successfully engaged participants, educated them, and facilitated discussions about PSA testing.
  • Men attending PSA-Only sessions were significantly more likely to discuss PSA testing with their physician (p=0.037) compared to those in the Men's Health intervention.
  • Both interventions showed positive engagement and education, but the focused approach yielded a greater likelihood of physician discussion.

Conclusions:

  • Community-level PSA IDM interventions can effectively promote informed decision-making when SES factors are controlled.
  • Framing PSA decisions alongside other screening tests did not enhance the likelihood of PSA IDM.
  • Targeted educational interventions focusing solely on PSA screening may be more effective in prompting physician discussions.