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Recorded presentation

Vivian L. Carter, PhD, Psychology and Sociology, Tuskegee University, Bioethic Bldg Room 44-315, Tuskegee, AL 36083, (334) 727-8737, vlcarter@tuskegee.edu

This study explores the effectiveness of an educational intervention to increase prostate cancer screening rates among African American men that include the men and their spouse/significant other. In Phase One of the project, focus groups were conducted with the couples in local churches and other community sites to determine factors contributing to the low rates of prostate cancer screening in two rural Alabama counties. Phase 2 of the project, an education intervention was designed using the train-the-trainer model. Each trainer is responsible for 20 participants. Project follow-up is done through prostate cancer screening post cards that were issued to participants who were asked to return the post-card after they have been screening. Providing funding for educational programs for African American men and their spouse/significant others may contribute to increased rates of screening among African American men and reduce health care costs.

Learning Objectives: THere are three objectives of this study

• Determine the barriers and enablers to prostate cancer screening through tape recorded focus group discussions and survey responses;
• Evaluate the effectiveness of a prostate cancer education program using pre and post test;
• Evaluate a follow-up strategy to determine the effectiveness of the education intervention in increasings African American male participation on prostate cancer screening.

Keywords: Cancer Screening, Community-Based Partnership

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Any relevant financial relationships? No

Recorded presentation