Factors Influencing Prostate Cancer Screening in Indigenous Men
Author Information
Author(s): Lee Kyoung Hag, Jun Jung Sim
Primary Institution: Wichita State University
Hypothesis
The study examines how well various factors predict the receipt of prostate cancer screening tests among Indigenous men.
Conclusion
Married Indigenous men, those with a personal cancer history, and those with access to medical care are significantly more likely to receive prostate cancer screenings.
Supporting Evidence
- Married participants were 3.82 times more likely to receive a prostate cancer screening.
- Participants with a personal cancer history were 11.84 times more likely to receive a prostate cancer screening.
- Participants with access to medical care were 9.14 times more likely to receive a prostate cancer screening.
- Participants who had heard about the prostate cancer exam were 21.44 times more likely to receive a prostate cancer screening.
Takeaway
This study found that Indigenous men are more likely to get tested for prostate cancer if they are married, have had cancer before, or can easily see a doctor.
Methodology
This cross-sectional study used purposive sampling to recruit Indigenous men aged 40 and above.
Participant Demographics
Participants were Indigenous men aged 40 and above, with a mean age of 51.58 years, and 33.3% were married.
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