Knowledge of hereditary prostate cancer among high-risk African American men

Sally Weinrich; Srinivasan Vijayakumar; Isaac J. Powell; Julie Priest; Cathy Atkinson Hamner; Laryssa McCloud; Curtis Pettaway

doi:10.1188/07.ONF.854-860

Knowledge of hereditary prostate cancer among high-risk African American men

Sally Weinrich, Srinivasan Vijayakumar, Isaac J. Powell, Julie Priest, Cathy Atkinson Hamner, Laryssa McCloud, Curtis Pettaway

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Purpose/Objectives: To measure knowledge of hereditary prostate cancer in a group of high-risk African American men. Design: Cross-sectional, correlational pilot study. Setting: Four geographic sites: Detroit, MI; Houston, TX; Chicago, IL; and Columbia, SC. Sample: 79 men enrolled in the African American Hereditary Prostate Cancer Study. Methods: Telephone interviews. Main Research Variables: Knowledge of hereditary prostate cancer. Findings: Knowledge of hereditary prostate cancer was low. Conclusions: The high percentage of incorrect responses on questions that measure genetic testing, prevention, and risk based on a positive family history highlights educational needs. Implications for Nursing: A critical need exists for nurses to educate high-risk African American men about hereditary prostate cancer.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	854-860
Number of pages	7
Journal	Oncology nursing forum
Volume	34
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1188/07.ONF.854-860
State	Published - Jul 2007

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