Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-10-2024
Abstract
Abstract
Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of death for men in the U.S. and Black men are twice as likely to die from the disease. However, prostate cancer, if diagnosed at an earlier stage, is curable. The purpose of this review is to identify prostate cancer screening clinical trials that evaluate screening decision-making processes of Black men.
Methods
The databases PubMed, Ovid MEDLINE, CINAHL Plus, and PsychInfo were utilized to examine peer-reviewed publications between 2017 and 2023. Data extracted included implementation plans, outcome measures, intervention details, and results of the study. The Critical Appraisal Skills Programme was used to assess the quality of the evidence presented.
Results
Of the 206 full-text articles assessed, three were included in this review. Educational interventions about prostate cancer knowledge with shared and informed decision-making (IDM) features, as well as counseling, treatment options, and healthcare navigation information, may increase prostate cancer screening participation among Black men. Additionally, health partner educational interventions may not improve IDM related to screening participation. The quality of the evidence presented in each article was valid and potentially impactful to the community.
Discussion
Black men face various social determinants of health barriers related to racism, discrimination, cost of health services, time away from work, and lack of trust in the healthcare system when making health-related decisions, including prostate cancer screening participation. A multifactorial intervention approach is required to address these inequities faced by Black men especially as prostate cancer is curable when diagnosed at an earlier stage.
Recommended Citation
Lopez, A., Bailey, J.T., Galloway, D. et al. Evidence-based Prostate Cancer Screening Interventions for Black Men: A Systematic Review. J. Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40615-024-02085-y
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Comments
This article was originally published in Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities in 2024. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40615-024-02085-y