A Neighborhood-Based Intervention to Reduce Prostate Cancer Disparities
Abstract
Background: The goal of this study is to develop an educational intervention about prostate cancer (PCa). The intervention will be targeted to at-risk men in neighborhoods with poor PCa outcomes. Methods: After utilizing Pennsylvania cancer registry data to identify 4 high risk PCa neighborhoods in Philadelphia, we conducted a focus group of at-risk men (N=26, ages 40-69) in high risk neighborhoods. We developed PCa educational materials and trained 8 Community Health Workers to provide small group education for men from the neighborhoods (N=273). Surveys were administered pre-, post-, 1 month and 4 months after the educational intervention. Results: We did not detect statistically significant differences between control and intervention neighborhoods for questions on PCa knowledge, concerns, completing a follow-up with a doctor, intent for future screening, and decisional conflict. Conclusions: We found that men in high risk neighborhoods generally have are knowledgeable about PCa. Methods for identifying highest risk neighborhoods and training community health educators to disseminate information to at-risk men may be effective for decreasing PCa disparities.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 2018
- Accession Number
- AD1072256
Entities
People
- Amy Leader
- Chamita Zeigler-johnson
Organizations
- Thomas Jefferson University