Knowledge of the Limitations Associated With Prostate Cancer Screening Among Low-income Men

Weinrich, Sally; Seger, Rachelle; Miller, Barbara; Davis, Carrie A.; Kim, Sanggil; Wheeler, Courtney; Weinrich, Martin C.

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“…[4,5] Bireylerin prostat kanseri taramalarına yönelik bilgi sahibi olmaları, onların tarama programlarının yarar ve zararlarına yönelik karar verebilmelerine ve karşılıklı olarak izlenecek yolun belirlenmesine yardımcı olmaktadır. [6] Weinrich ve arkadaşları [7] Colarado'da bilgi düzeyini 6.60±3.00 olarak belirlemiştir. Türkiye'de ise Weinrich ve arkadaşlarının kullandığı aynı ölçme materyali ile Erzurum ve Kars illerinde 12 tam puan üzerinden, 3.9±2.7 ve 5.08±2.51 olarak saptanmıştır.…”

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Investigating the factors that affect the knowledge level regarding prostate cancer screenings

Çapık¹

2012

Turkish Journal of Urology

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Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the knowledge level regarding prostate cancer screenings and to examine the related factors. Material and methods:The data of this cross-sectional study were collected in 2011. Data were collected from 243 individuals who were aged 60 and above in two family health centers in the province of Kars. Personal information forms and a knowledge test of prostate cancer screenings were used for data collection. Results:The average age of the participants was 67.61±5.96 years, and the mean knowledge score was 4.85±2.38. The knowledge level of prostate cancer screenings was found to be higher in individuals who are high school and higher education graduates, have health insurance, have previously had their PSA levels measured and with family members who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer. It was determined that other variables did not affect the participants' knowledge level. Conclusion:No individual in this study received a perfect score on the knowledge test. Furthermore, the overall mean score on the knowledge test was lower than previous studies. Interventional studies aimed at increasing the knowledge level may helpful.

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Investigating the factors that affect the knowledge level regarding prostate cancer screenings

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2012

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“…The ACS recommends annual screening at age 45 for African-American men and those at high risk, and at 50 for all others 1. However, efficacy of screening for detecting early prostate cancer and reducing mortality is controversial 6. Consequently, the American Urological Association and the United States Preventive Services Task Force recommend that physicians explain the risks and benefits of screening, and assist men in making screening decisions 6,7…”

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“…Past research provides conflicting findings about whether race or socioeconomic background influences men’s knowledge and beliefs about prostate cancer and screening 6, 7, 12, 13. Inconsistent results undermine physicians’ ability to anticipate the types of educational materials diverse men need to make informed decisions about prostate cancer screening.…”

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Men's Knowledge and Beliefs About Colorectal Cancer and 3 Screenings: Education, Race, and Screening Status

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Objective African-American men die from prostate cancer at higher rates than white men, a health disparity that may result from differences in knowledge and beliefs about prostate cancer and screening. Studies conflict on whether race or socioeconomic status affects knowledge of prostate cancer and screening. This study compared education, race, and screening status to determine how each factor alone or together shape men’s knowledge of prostate cancer and screening. Methods In-depth interviews were conducted with 65 African-American and white men with diverse education backgrounds, aged 40–64. Results Education, not race or screening status, was associated with knowledge about the prostate gland, prostate cancer symptoms and screening tests, and fear of prostate cancer. The exception was knowledge about the prostate specific antigen blood test which was associated with education and screening status. Conclusion Education, not race, is associated with prostate cancer and screening knowledge. Interventions should focus on all men with low education to correct their misinformation about prostate cancer and to engage them in shared decision making about screening.

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“…Prostate cancer screening test information form which contained 12 items was developed by Weinrich et al in 2004, and its validation study in Turkish was performed by Çapık ve Gözüm [15] Knowledge test contains the following items related to barriers (items 9-12. ), signs (2. and 4. items), risk factors (1. and 3. items), side effects (6.-8. items), and screening age (5. item).…”

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“…Higher points signify increased level of knowledge about prostate cancer. [15] KR-20 coefficient of the original [16] , and our forms were determined as 0.77.…”

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The impact of educational sessions provided on prostate cancer, and its screening tests on the knowledge level, and participation behavior of the individuals in questionnaire surveys

Çapık

2014

Turkish Journal of Urology

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Objective: The purpose of this study is to inform male participants aged fifty and older who have not been diagnosed with prostate cancer about prostate cancer screenings and to examine their participation behavior in these screenings. Material and methods:In this study, in which an experimental design with a pretest-posttest control group was used, data were collected from 3 family health centers in the city center of Kars between April and July 2013. The sample group consisted of 113 male participants aged fifty years or over. A personal information and a knowledge test forms about prostate cancer screening were used to collect the data. The statistical power of the study was determined to be 0.99. Results:The mean pretest knowledge scores of the participants were determined be similar. In the posttest, the mean knowledge score of the experimental group was significantly increased compared to that of the control group. In terms of screening participation frequency, there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups during the period after the training. The knowledge level was higher in patients who had previously undergone a prostate examination and/or their prostate specific antigen (PSA) level measured or those with a family history of prostate cancer or in cases with a history of a benign prostatic disease. Conclusion:This study revealed that the knowledge level of the risk group can be increased by training. The study also found that the increase in the knowledge level did not affect the participation behavior of the individuals in the screening tests.

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Knowledge of the Limitations Associated With Prostate Cancer Screening Among Low-income Men

Cited by 44 publications

References 43 publications

Investigating the factors that affect the knowledge level regarding prostate cancer screenings

Investigating the factors that affect the knowledge level regarding prostate cancer screenings

Men's Knowledge and Beliefs About Colorectal Cancer and 3 Screenings: Education, Race, and Screening Status

The impact of educational sessions provided on prostate cancer, and its screening tests on the knowledge level, and participation behavior of the individuals in questionnaire surveys

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