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Prostate cancer screening is low among Indo-Guyanese men due to lack of knowledge, fear, embarrassment, and exam reservations. Culturally sensitive interventions are needed to improve screening rates in this population.

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  • Oncology
  • Public Health
  • Sociomedical Sciences

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  • Prostate cancer is a leading cause of cancer death in industrialized nations.
  • Despite its prevalence, routine prostate cancer screening is not widely recommended.
  • Understanding barriers to screening is crucial for targeted public health interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore barriers to prostate cancer screening among Indo-Guyanese men.
  • To identify specific challenges faced by this demographic in accessing cancer screenings.
  • To inform the development of culturally tailored healthcare strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study involving in-depth, one-on-one interviews.
  • Participants included 20 Indo-Guyanese men aged 45-75 in Queens, NYC.
  • Data analyzed using qualitative methods with multiple coders.

Main Results:

  • Four primary barriers identified: lack of disease knowledge, fear of diagnosis, embarrassment, and reservations about the rectal exam.
  • Findings indicate a deficit in understanding prostate cancer and screening importance.
  • These barriers likely contribute to lower screening rates in the studied population.

Conclusions:

  • Indo-Guyanese men face significant barriers to prostate cancer screening.
  • Culturally appropriate health services and education are essential.
  • Collaboration with healthcare providers and community leaders can address these disparities.