| Knowledge of hereditary prostate cancer among high-risk African American men. | |
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PMID: 17723986 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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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. |
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Authors:
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Sally Weinrich; Srinivasan Vijayakumar; Isaac J Powell; Julie Priest; Cathy Atkinson Hamner; Laryssa McCloud; Curtis Pettaway |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Oncology nursing forum Volume: 34 ISSN: 1538-0688 ISO Abbreviation: Oncol Nurs Forum Publication Date: 2007 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-08-28 Completed Date: 2007-11-06 Revised Date: 2007-12-03 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 7809033 Medline TA: Oncol Nurs Forum Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 854-60 Citation Subset: IM; N |
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School of Nursing, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, USA. sweinrich@mcg.edu |
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Adult African Americans / statistics & numerical data* Cross-Sectional Studies Genetic Predisposition to Disease / ethnology* Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice* Humans Male Middle Aged Pilot Projects Prostatic Neoplasms / ethnology*, genetics* Risk Factors Socioeconomic Factors United States / epidemiology |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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1 F 22 MR 7344-1//PHS HHS |
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