Examining the Relationship between Community History and Prostate Cancer Disparities
Abstract
Background: The goal of this study is to examine the role of community (neighborhood) history of structural racism (redlining, gentrification, lending bias, and trajectories of poverty) on prostate cancer outcomes. Methods: We will take a novel life course approach in conducting linkage of cancer registry data (southeastern PA, N approx. 20,000) to LexisNexis residential history address data to provide characteristics of census tracts where patients lived in the past. We will use these data to examine cumulative residential exposures in multilevel risk modeling for prostate cancer outcomes. A qualitative analysis with community stakeholders will identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) to improving the health of prostate cancer patients. Results: The study's initiation was delayed because of the Principal Investigator's transfer to a new institution. However, we have completed IRB approval and are working on reliance agreements for the partnering institutions. We also requested PA Cancer registry data. Conclusions: The information gained from this study will guide integration of residential history in cancer disparities research.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 2023
- Accession Number
- AD1216090
Entities
People
- Charnita M Zeigler-Johnson
- Scott Keith
Organizations
- Fox Chase Cancer Center