ArticleJournal of immigrant and minority health2013
Factors influencing prostate cancer healthcare practices in Barbados, West Indies.
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7 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Men's perspectives of prostate cancer screening: A systematic review of qualitative studies.PloS one · 2017Pooled it
- 8q24 risk alleles and prostate cancer in African-Barbadian men.The Prostate · 2014Pooled it
- Addressing cancer control needs of African-born immigrants in the US: a systematic literature review.Preventive medicine · 2014Pooled it
- Factors Influencing Uptake of Prostate Cancer Screening among Men Aged 40 Years and Above in Kazo Town Council, Kazo District, Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study.BioMed research international · 2023Article
- Beliefs Regarding Prostate Cancer Screening Among Black Males Aged 18 to 40 Years.American journal of men's health · 2017Article
- Word on the Street: Engaging Local Leaders in a Dialogue About Prostate Cancer Among African Americans.American journal of men's health · 2016Article
- Current Trends in the study of Gender Norms and Health Behaviors.Current opinion in psychology · 2015Article
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Abstract
Although some investigations have assessed the barriers to prostate cancer screening among African-American men, limited data are available regarding such practices in similar African-origin populations. Key informant interviews were employed to obtain a range of perspectives pertaining to the healthcare practices of African-Barbadian men and to identify factors that obstruct prostate cancer screening in Barbados, West Indies. Gender-related perceptions were identified as a major obstruction to prostate cancer screening. Additionally, concerns about privacy, taking time away from work and mistrust of the medical community were reported as themes impeding the healthcare-seeking behaviors of African-Barbadian men. System-level barriers included limitations in access to care and ineffective dissemination of health information. Findings from this study suggest that targeted efforts aimed at modifying socio-cultural perceptions may assist in improving prostate cancer screening and general healthcare-seeking practices of African-Barbadian men and others who share similar beliefs.
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