Using a Tracking System to Improve Prostate Cancer Screening and Follow-up in a Small Urban Community
Abstract
Prostate cancer continues to rise in the United States and at a faster rate for African American men than for White men, for reasons that are not clearly understood. This study developed a prostate screening tracking system for men who participated in free screening in an urban setting. It provided follow-up for men with abnormal Prostate Specific Antigen Tests (PSA's) and Digital Rectal Examinations (DRE's) who attended annual mass screening clinics. The overall goal was to create a database of the men who seek prostate cancer screening, including both the PSA and DRE, and accept follow-up services. The study organized screening data on 792 men who received free screening in 1998 and 1999. Follow-up data is included on men who had abnormal test results in the 1998-2000 screening clinics. The goal was to determine if they consulted a health care provider and made follow-up visits. The database for this study was developed from screening questionnaires, telephone interviews, and focus group interviews. Characteristics of men who attend mass screening clinics were determined. This study included six community-based focus groups to ascertain African American men's concerns about prostate cancer screening.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADB282137
Entities
People
- Marva M. Price
Organizations
- Duke University