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Recorded presentation

Baqar Husaini, PhD and Samuel Scales. Center for Health Research, Tennesse State University, 3500 John Merritt Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37209, 615-320-3005, bahusaini@earthlink.net

African American males are at higher risk for morbidity and mortality from prostate cancer than white males. This project provided education about prostate cancer through churches in Nashville, Tennessee. The intervention included collecting baseline information, a 20 minute video on prostate cancer with African American males telling their stories and discussing the importance of early screening, a question and answer session with an African American physician, and a folder with information about prostate cancer. Participants were contacted three months following the intervention to reassess their knowledge and determine whether the individual had participated in prostate screening. At baseline, 52% were up to date with their prostate screening examinations. This percentage improved at the three month follow-up. Several reasons for lack of participation in prostate screening were identified. Findings from this study indicate that providing funding for programs that facilitate access to prostate cancer screening may contribute to decreased morbidity and mortality from prostate cancer among African American men.

Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this session the participant will be able to

• Describe strategies for increasing prostate cancer screening rates among AFrican American men.
• Discuss reasons for lack of participation in prostate cancer screening.
• Discuss policy recommendations for increasing prostate cancer screning among African American men.

Keywords: Cancer Screening, Access to Care

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Any relevant financial relationships? No

Recorded presentation