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ArticleSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2025

Addressing barriers to care for African American men facing prostate cancer: a scoping review of navigation programs.

Ashley Nicole Smith, Brittany A Campbell, Ghilamichael Andemeskel, Peggy Tahir, Joseph Egbunikeokye, Tisha M Felder, Barbara Cicerelli, Nynikka R Palmer

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Ashley Nicole SmithDivision of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA.
Brittany A CampbellDivision of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA.
Ghilamichael AndemeskelOffice of Community Engagement, Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA.
Peggy TahirUniversity of California San Francisco Library, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA.
Joseph EgbunikeokyeSchool of Nursing, Community Health Systems, University of California San Francisco, San Franciso, CA, USA.
Tisha M FelderCollege of Nursing, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA.
Barbara CicerelliCancer Navigation Program, Department of Public Health, Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, San Francisco, CA, USA.
Nynikka R PalmerDivision of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA. nynikka.palmer@ucsf.edu.

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Constructing a Relational Bridge to Achieve High-Quality Prostate Cancer Care for African AmericansK01CA211965 · NCI · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO · PI PALMER, NYNIKKA · 2017 to 2022
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National Cancer Institute of the National Institutes of Health K01CA211965NCI NIH HHS K01 CA211965
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeAfrican American/Black men are disproportionately impacted by prostate cancer (PCa). Patient navigation is an evidence-based approach to address barriers to care, improve access to care and health outcomes, and reduce disparities. This scoping review provides an in-depth examination of navigation programs in PCa care across the cancer continuum, with a focus on African American/Black men in the United States.

methodsWe conducted a comprehensive literature search through September 1st, 2023, in PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and CINAHL Complete, using keywords and index terms within three main themes: PCa, patient navigation, and African American/Black men. We included studies that described or investigated navigation programs/interventions for PCa from screening through survivorship and included at least 30% African American/Black men.

resultsOf the 3,556 articles identified, 8 were included. Two articles covered the same navigation program-one reported the protocol and one reported quasi-experimental trial results. All but one study was conducted prior to 2012. The most common navigation activities reported were care coordination, education/information provision, and comfort/emotional support. Navigation improved screening uptake, PCa management, and access to supportive services. Only 3 articles provided information on navigation training. Both clinical (e.g., nurses) and non-clinical (e.g., peers) navigators were reported. Only 1 article discussed cultural tailoring to African American/Black men.

conclusionNavigation programs in PCa care are beneficial; however, few studies were identified despite disease burden and disparities among African American/Black men. Contemporary navigation programs tailored for African American/Black men are needed to address persistent disparities.

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Black or African AmericanHealthcare DisparitiesHealth Services AccessibilityPatient NavigationProstatic NeoplasmsHumansMaleUnited StatesAfrican AmericanHealth disparitiesPatient navigationProstate cancerScoping review

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PMID41087810
PMCPMC12521313

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