Pharmacists as Health Educators and Risk Communicators in the Prevention of Prostate Cancer
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to determine if and how pharmacists can play a significant part in the prevention of prostate cancer. The study is divided into three phases. Phase I (Year I) involved the identification of community pharmacists who are willing to serve as health educators on prostate cancer in the community-pharmacy setting. A cover letter, two questionnaires and stamped return addressed envelopes were mailed to 150 randomly selected pharmacies in the Washington, D.C. area (D.C. and P.G. County Maryland). Additionally, pharmacies located in predominantly African American zip codes were also mailed questionnaires to make a total of 192. Pharmacists who respond to the survey and indicate a willingness to become prostate cancer health educators, will be chosen to participate in phases II and Ill of the study. Following the initial mailing, 24 surveys were returned. Follow-up phone calls, pharmacy visits, and a second mailing of 50 produced a total return of Ninety-one (91) questionnaires. Out of the 91 returned surveys, 31 pharmacists indicated they would participate in the prostate cancer education/training program. These pharmacists will be contacted to participate in Phase 2 of the project.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADA398038
Entities
People
- Cynthia A. Warrick
Organizations
- Howard University