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Prostate Cancer Knowledge, Attitudes and Screening Practices among Men in Western Jamaica
T Anderson1, T Wallace1, M Aung2
1Department of Epidemiology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA.
The West Indian Medical Journal
|December 10, 2015
Summary
Many Jamaican men aged 40+ are not screened for prostate cancer. Interventions are needed to increase screening participation, especially for older men and those with fewer resources.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- African-Caribbean men, especially Jamaicans, exhibit high prostate cancer incidence.
- Prostate cancer screening practices and influencing factors are under-researched in western Jamaica.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate knowledge, attitudes, practices, and factors associated with prostate cancer screening among Jamaican men aged 40 and above.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study utilizing a questionnaire administered to men aged 40-93.
- The primary outcome measured was prior prostate cancer screening.
Main Results:
- Only 35% of men reported previous prostate cancer screening.
- Older men (≥70 years), those in Trelawny parish, and manual laborers showed lower screening rates.
- Lack of advice, uncertainty about screening frequency, and infrequent healthcare visits were associated with lower screening uptake.
Conclusions:
- A significant percentage of Jamaican men aged 40+ have not undergone prostate cancer screening.
- Targeted interventions are crucial to improve screening availability and promote participation, particularly for elderly men, those with limited economic resources, and those with irregular healthcare interactions.
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