ArticleJournal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education2013
Examining cultural factors that influence treatment decisions: a pilot study of Latino men with cancer.
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- Assessing the Feasibility of a Faith-Based Colorectal Cancer Education and Screening Intervention for Latino Men in Pennsylvania.Hispanic health care international : the official journal of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses · 2024Article
- Preventing Future Harm: Identifying the Drivers of an Unsafe Discharge to Improve Safety on an Inpatient Oncology Service.JCO oncology practice · 2023Article
- Cancer Epidemiology in Hispanic Populations: What Have We Learned and Where Do We Need to Make Progress?Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology · 2022Review
- Family as a Bridge to Improve Meaning in Latinx Individuals Coping with Cancer.Palliative medicine reports · 2022Article
- An examination of Latino advanced cancer patients' and their informal caregivers' preferences for communication about advance care planning: A qualitative study.Palliative & supportive care · 2020Article
- Psychological support of esophageal cancer patient?Journal of thoracic disease · 2019Review
- Racial and Ethnic Differences in Prostate Cancer Survivors' Perceived Engagement in Treatment Decision-Making.Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities · 2018Article
- Undertreatment of High-Risk Localized Prostate Cancer in the California Latino Population.Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network : JNCCN · 2018Article
- "People Give Opinions, but the Decision Belongs to the Patient": Examining Cancer Treatment Decisions Among Latinos/as in Central Florida.Journal of immigrant and minority health · 2018Article
- Understanding the supportive care needs of Hispanic men cancer survivors.Ethnicity & health · 2017Article
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- Cancer Health Literacy Test-30-Spanish (CHLT-30-DKspa), a New Spanish-Language Version of the Cancer Health Literacy Test (CHLT-30) for Spanish-Speaking Latinos.Journal of health communication · 2016Article
- Usability evaluation and adaptation of the e-health Personal Patient Profile-Prostate decision aid for Spanish-speaking Latino men.BMC medical informatics and decision making · 2015Article
- Improving Shared Decision Making in Latino Men With Prostate Cancer: A Thematic Analysis.MDM policy & practiceReview
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Abstract
The objective of this study was to explore beliefs and treatment decisions of foreign-born Latino men from Cuba, Mexico, Colombia, and Venezuela, who have been diagnosed with cancer and who live in Central Florida, USA. Experiences related to knowledge of diagnosis, treatment decisions, communication with health providers, family involvement, and advance care planning (ACP) discussions following the diagnosis of cancer are central to this study. This study used qualitative in-depth semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis. The interviews were conducted with 15 Latino men who have been diagnosed with cancer within the past 5 years and who reside in the community. The interviews were conducted and transcribed in Spanish and then translated into English. The median age was 55.4 years. Nine Latino men had prostate cancer, two had brain cancer, two had colorectal cancer, and two had lung cancer. Emerging themes involved the suddenness of the diagnosis, fear of dying, expectations of diagnosis-related communication, reliance on physicians for treatment decisions, limited information pertaining to ACP, family support, and role changes. Latino men's limited knowledge of cancer diagnosis and treatment options coupled with their fear led them to immediately believe that they were going to die. Knowledge gaps regarding diagnosis-related communication, treatment decisions, and ACP varied among the men. The forthright diagnosis communication and the expectation to engage in decision making are contrary to Latinos men's beliefs of reliance on health providers decisions. The findings contribute to understanding Latino men's beliefs about a cancer diagnosis and treatment decisions.
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