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Factors influencing Hispanic participation in prostate cancer screening

S M Zimmerman1

  • 1Women's Health Care Advanced Nurse Practitioner Program, University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, USA.

Oncology Nursing Forum
|April 1, 1997
PubMed

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Hispanic males

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Public Health
  • Health Disparities

Background:

  • Prostate cancer disproportionately affects Hispanic men.
  • Screening participation rates vary significantly within this demographic.
  • Understanding decision-making factors is crucial for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify key factors influencing prostate cancer screening decisions among Hispanic males.
  • To explore barriers and facilitators to screening participation in this population.

Main Methods:

  • A survey methodology was employed.
  • Data collected via face-to-face interviews with 51 Hispanic males.
  • Study conducted at community clinics offering prostate cancer screening in Texas.

Main Results:

  • Health status, convenient screening hours (evenings/weekends), accessible locations, and low-cost exams were significant factors.
  • Participants identified increased awareness and community-led promotion as key strategies.
  • The majority found these factors highly important for screening decisions.

Conclusions:

  • Health professionals should provide accessible, low-cost screening options and positive experiences.
  • Targeted health education and community-based outreach are essential for increasing screening rates.
  • Further research is needed to validate these findings and implement effective strategies.
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