Knowledge of Prostate Cancer and Screening Among Young Multiethnic Black Men

Ogunsanya, Motolani E.; Brown, Carolyn M.; Odedina, Folakemi T.; Barner, Jamie C.; Adedipe, Taiwo B.; Corbell, Brittany

doi:10.1177/1557988316689497

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“…The low level of prostate cancer knowledge among patients in this region is comparable with findings from other studies in the USA [17][18][19] and Europe [20][21][22][23]. However, higher levels of prostate cancer knowledge were observed among patients in Taiwan and Australia, both before and after diagnosis, which could be a result of public awareness campaigns.…”

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“…This highlights the importance of understanding the current knowledge of prostate cancer among males in order to improve prostate cancer awareness, ensure early diagnosis, and improve HRQoL among patients with prostate cancer in Asia. Studies have previously investigated perceptions [13][14][15][16] and knowledge of prostate cancer in men from the USA [17][18][19] and Europe [20][21][22][23]. Limited studies have been performed in Japan [24,25] and Korea [26]; however, little such research has been done in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region as a whole.…”

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Not all prostate cancer is the same – patient perceptions: an Asia‐Pacific region study

Akakura

Bolton

Grillo³

et al. 2020

BJU International

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Objective To explore the perceptions of patients living with different stages of prostate cancer across the Asia‐Pacific (APAC) region, as while extensive quantitative research has been undertaken into outcomes of treatments for prostate cancer, little in the way of qualitative research has been performed looking at subjective perceptions of patients in regard to their perceived deficits in the treatment of this condition and such research is particularly lacking in reference to the APAC region. Patients and methods Initial 45‐min qualitative research interrogatory interviews were conducted with 12 patients from Australia, China and Japan to identify themes that were significant to patients in the management of prostate cancer. Thereafter, 150 patients with different stages of prostate cancer underwent 30‐min online (Australia) or computer‐assisted/personal interviews categorised on the five key themes identified, in order to more fully clarify the nature of patient perceptions of how their prostate cancer had been treated and the issues they felt could be more fully addressed in order to improve the management of this condition. Results Interviews indicated common challenges and unmet needs among patients, including: (i) patients’ feelings and emotional state change during their disease journey, (ii) patients lack of knowledge about prostate cancer and disease progression prior to diagnosis, (iii) patients felt shared decision‐making was uncommon, (iv) patients have misperceptions about surgery, and (v) patients have unmet needs for greater information and support to manage their condition. Conclusions These patient perceptions of unmet needs in prostate cancer management stand in contrast to patient awareness of other common diseases such as heart failure and diabetes. Such unmet needs vary across disease stages and between different nationalities. Patients with prostate cancer in the APAC region appear to have gaps in knowledge about their disease and wish for greater information, support and public awareness about prostate cancer.

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Not all prostate cancer is the same – patient perceptions: an Asia‐Pacific region study

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Bolton

Grillo³

et al. 2020

BJU International

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“…Moyo et al [19] also reported that awareness of PC is more common among men with tertiary education. The literature shows that men with good knowledge are more likely to adopt screening practices [20-22]. As such, the importance of educational intervention to increase awareness regarding PDs and screening practices is understandable.…”

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Awareness and Self Care Practices of Elderly Men Regarding Prostate Diseases in Karachi, Pakistan

Tanveer

Tahir

Majid

et al. 2019

Cureus

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Background: The prostate gland is a male sexual organ which has a number of diseases associated with it, such as prostatitis, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and prostatic cancer (PC). BPH is the most common neoplasm, and it causes significant urinary symptoms in adult males. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) report of 2014, out of all the cancers, PC had the fifth highest incidence in males throughout Pakistan. The purpose of this study was to determine the awareness of elderly men of Karachi regarding prostate diseases (PDs) and their attitude towards screening practices. Method: From September to December 2018, a cross-sectional study was performed among 450 men of Karachi older than 50 years of age. Frequencies and percentages were evaluated for categorical variables using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), version 22 (IBM SPSS Statistics, Armonk, NY). Chi-square test was used to determine if there was any significant difference. A p-value of < 0.05 was considered significant. Result: A total of 350 respondents answered the questionnaire. The mean age of the respondents was 61 years. Almost half of the population had heard about the prostate but 64% did not know any PDs, whereas 48% were aware of the increased risk of PDs in the elderly. Almost 48% of the respondents believed that age was the main cause of disorders involving the prostate. Even though the knowledge was lacking, people had an overall positive attitude. Most respondents (66%) had the attitude that all adult men must undergo prostate screening. The majority of respondents (85%) had not undergone screening of the prostate as the huge group of participants (86%) had not been advised to do it. Upon statistical testing, having heard about the prostate and undergoing prostate screening in the past (p = 0.008 and 0.024, respectively) was significantly associated with age. Having prior experience with prostate screening was also associated significantly with marital status (p < 0.001). Conclusion: Respondents have inadequate knowledge about PC but a good attitude about undergoing prostate examination. It is absolutely crucial to increase information on the risks of PDs, particularly PC, and the benefits of early detection.

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“…For example, in a community-based sample of 290 Black men, approximately 60% did not know that Black men were more likely than their White peers to develop prostate cancer, whereas 45% thought that if they had prostate cancer it would kill them, and another 28% were not certain [154]. Black men with a family history of prostate cancer have greater knowledge of prostate cancer than Black men with no family history of prostate cancer [155,156]. However, the level of knowledge among men may depend on education and income level [154,155], making it particularly relevant as a potential target to address racial disparities.…”

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Placing prostate cancer disparities within a psychosocial context: challenges and opportunities for future research

Cuevas

Trudel‐Fitzgerald

Cofie

et al. 2019

Cancer Causes Control

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Black men are more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer compared with White men. Despite advances in prevention and treatment strategies, disparities in prostate cancer among Black men persist. While research on the causes of higher incidence and mortality is ongoing, there is limited evidence in the existing literature that clearly speaks to the potential psychological or social factors that may contribute to disparities in prostate cancer incidence. Given the lack of attention to this issue, we review scientific evidence of the ways in which social factors, including socioeconomic status and racial segregation, as well as psychological factors, like depression and anxiety, are related to subsequent prostate cancer risk, which could occur through behavioral and biological processes. Our objective is to illuminate psychosocial factors and their context, using a racial disparity lens, which suggests opportunities for future research on the determinants of prostate cancer. Ultimately, we aim to contribute to a robust research agenda for the development of new prostate cancer prevention measures to reduce racial disparities.

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Knowledge of Prostate Cancer and Screening Among Young Multiethnic Black Men

Cited by 27 publications

References 44 publications

Not all prostate cancer is the same – patient perceptions: an Asia‐Pacific region study

Not all prostate cancer is the same – patient perceptions: an Asia‐Pacific region study

Awareness and Self Care Practices of Elderly Men Regarding Prostate Diseases in Karachi, Pakistan

Placing prostate cancer disparities within a psychosocial context: challenges and opportunities for future research

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