Prostate cancer knowledge and screening attitudes of inner-city men

J Cancer Educ. 2008;23(3):172-9. doi: 10.1080/08858190802235429.

Abstract

Background: We hypothesized that inner-city men are less knowledgeable about prostate health.

Methods: The prostate cancer knowledge and screening attitudes of 100 inner-city men (median age 62 +/- 11 years) seen at a urology clinic were assessed through a 30-item questionnaire administered before and after an educational intervention.

Results: Overall, intervention led to significantly better mean knowledge scores (47% before vs 80% after; P < .0001) but did not affect mean screening attitude scores.

Conclusions: Although educational interventions might improve prostate cancer knowledge and screening rates among inner-city men, other approaches must also be considered.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Attitude to Health*
  • Black or African American
  • Health Education / methods*
  • Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mass Screening / statistics & numerical data*
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasm Staging
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / epidemiology
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / prevention & control
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Urban Population*
  • White People