Information Gathering and Technology Use Among Low-Income Minority Men at Risk for Prostate Cancer

Health communication researchers, public health workers, and health professionals must learn more about the health information-gathering behavior of low-income minority men at risk for prostate cancer in order to share information effectively with the population. In collaboration with the Milwaukee Health Department Men’s Health Referral Network, a total of 90 low-income adult men were recruited to complete a survey gauging information sources, seeking behavior, use of technology, as well as prostate cancer awareness and screening behavior. Results indicated participants primarily relied on health professionals, family, and friends for information about general issues of health as well as prostate cancer. The Internet was the least relied on source of information. A hierarchical regression indicated interpersonal information sources such as family or friends to be the only significant predictor enhancing prostate cancer awareness, controlling for other sources of information. Prostate screening behaviors were predicted by reliance on not only medical professionals but also the Internet. Practical implications of the study are discussed.

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Knowledge of and Attitudes towards Prostate Cancer among Italo-Australian Men

Australian Journal of Primary Health ◽

10.1071/py01040 ◽

2001 ◽

Vol 7 (3) ◽

pp. 9 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Murray J. N. Drummond ◽

Tom A. Laws ◽

Jelena Poljak-Fligic

Keyword(s):

Prostate Cancer ◽

Cancer Detection ◽

Health Professionals ◽

Treatment Options ◽

Medical Science ◽

Cultural Barriers ◽

Health Issues ◽

Cancer Awareness ◽

Health Laws ◽

Insight Into

Information surrounding the treatment of prostate cancer is not clearly defined by medical science. Consequently, health professionals are divided with respect to the most appropriate method of screening and detection. The assumption that if health professionals are not clear, what are the perceptions of Australian males in terms of prostate cancer detection and treatment options? Further, what does it mean to men from non-Australian cultures with language and cultural barriers impacting on choices and decisions relating to health? (Laws et al., 2000). This paper provides insight into the lives of 20 Italo-Australian men. It attempts to draw on their perceptions and understandings of prostate cancer and prostate cancer awareness from their unique perspectives. It will highlight some of the significant issues with respect to being an Italian born man living in Australia and how this impacts on health issues, and specifically prostate cancer awareness. The intention of this paper is to provide in-depth qualitative data to emphasise Italo-Australian men?s health perspectives and experiences.

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The importance of dietary change for men diagnosed with and at risk of prostate cancer: a multi-centre interview study with men, their partners and health professionals

BMC Family Practice ◽

10.1186/1471-2296-15-81 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 15 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 28

Author(s):

Kerry NL Avery ◽

Jenny L Donovan ◽

Jeremy Horwood ◽

David E Neal ◽

Freddie C Hamdy ◽

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Keyword(s):

Prostate Cancer ◽

At Risk ◽

Health Professionals ◽

Dietary Change ◽

Interview Study

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Alcohol Intake and Risk of Lethal Prostate Cancer in the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study

Journal of Clinical Oncology ◽

10.1200/jco.18.02462 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 37 (17) ◽

pp. 1499-1511 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Mary K. Downer ◽

Stacey A. Kenfield ◽

Meir J. Stampfer ◽

Kathryn M. Wilson ◽

Barbra A. Dickerman ◽

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Keyword(s):

Prostate Cancer ◽

At Risk ◽

Health Professionals ◽

Lower Risk ◽

Alcohol Intake ◽

Red Wine ◽

Follow Up Study ◽

Total Alcohol ◽

Lethal Prostate Cancer

PURPOSE It is unknown whether alcohol intake is associated with the risk of lethal (metastatic or fatal) prostate cancer. We examine (1) whether alcohol intake among men at risk of prostate cancer is associated with diagnosis of lethal prostate cancer and (2) whether intake among men with nonmetastatic prostate cancer is associated with metastasis or death. METHODS This prospective cohort study uses the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study (1986 to 2012). Our analysis of alcohol intake among men at risk of prostate cancer included 47,568 cancer-free men. Our analysis of alcohol intake among men with prostate cancer was restricted to 5,182 men diagnosed with nonmetastatic prostate cancer during follow-up. We examine the association of total alcohol, red and white wine, beer, and liquor with lethal prostate cancer and death. Multivariate Cox proportional hazards regression estimated hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% CIs. RESULTS Alcohol drinkers had a lower risk of lethal prostate cancer (any v none: HR, 0.84 [95% CI, 0.71 to 0.99]) without a dose-response relationship. Total alcohol intake among patients with prostate cancer was not associated with progression to lethal prostate cancer (any v none: HR, 0.99 [95% CI, 0.57 to 1.72]), whereas moderate red wine intake was associated with a lower risk (any v none: HR, 0.50 [95% CI, 0.29 to 0.86]; P trend = .05). Compared with none, 15 to 30 g/d of total alcohol after prostate cancer diagnosis was associated with a lower risk of death (HR, 0.71 [95% CI, 0.50 to 1.00]), as was red wine (any v none: HR, 0.74 [95% CI, 0.57 to 0.97]; P trend = .007). CONCLUSION Cancer-free men who consumed alcohol had a slightly lower risk of lethal prostate cancer compared with abstainers. Among men with prostate cancer, red wine was associated with a lower risk of progression to lethal disease. These observed associations merit additional study but provide assurance that moderate alcohol consumption is safe for patients with prostate cancer.

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Sources of Information and Communication About HPV Among Chinese Students Attending U.S. Colleges: Implications for Culturally Appropriate Strategies

Journal of Transcultural Nursing ◽

10.1177/10436596211066809 ◽

2022 ◽

pp. 104365962110668

Author(s):

Wei-Chen Tung ◽

Daniel Jones ◽

Minggen Lu

Keyword(s):

Health Professionals ◽

Information Sources ◽

Cultural Beliefs ◽

Chinese Students ◽

The Internet ◽

Culturally Appropriate ◽

Sources Of Information ◽

Snowball Sampling ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Information And Communication

Introduction: Little is known about human papillomavirus (HPV) information sources and communication among Chinese students attending U.S. colleges. We assessed information sources and communication about HPV and HPV vaccines among this population. Methodology: A cross-sectional design with 449 participants was conducted by using a questionnaire and snowball sampling. Summary statistics and multiple logistic regression were used. Results: The most common sources of HPV information included the internet and friends. Communication about HPV occurred most frequently among friends, family, and health professionals. Those who had better HPV knowledge and attitudes and were vaccinated against HPV were more likely to use internet, friends, family, and health professionals as their information sources. Discussion: Because the internet, friends, and families are likely sources for HPV information and communication, future internet-based culturally appropriate education should offer information not only to Chinese students but also to their social circles. Cultural beliefs may affect HPV prevention and should be examined.

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Assessment of Technology Use and Technology Preferences for HIV Prevention Among Hispanic Women

Hispanic Health Care International ◽

10.1177/1540415318808828 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 16 (4) ◽

pp. 197-203

Author(s):

Natalia Villegas ◽

Rosina Cianelli ◽

Lila de Tantillo ◽

Melanie Warheit ◽

Nilda Peragallo Montano ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Hiv Prevention ◽

Low Income ◽

Technology Use ◽

Hiv Transmission ◽

Hispanic Women ◽

The United States ◽

The Internet ◽

Hiv Education ◽

Hiv Intervention ◽

Use Of The Internet

Introduction: HIV transmission presents an ongoing risk to Hispanic women, and prevention efforts remain a priority. The use of technology to prevent HIV transmission among Hispanic women and those of lower socioeconomic status underscore the need for effective implementation of technology. The purpose of this study is to describe technology preferences and predictors of the use of the internet for HIV prevention among low-income Hispanic women. Method: A secondary analysis was conducted using baseline data from an intervention to prevent HIV among 320 Hispanic women. The parent study was SEPA, Salud (health), Educación (education), Promoción (promotion), y [and] Autocuidado (self-care). Results: Most participants reported using personal technology, such as smartphones (90.6%), the internet (78.1%), and personal email (67.5%), every day. Most (71.3%) participants were open to learning about HIV education via the internet. In the logistic regression analysis, education and time since the last visit to the health care provider were significant predictors of the use of the internet to learn about HIV prevention, after controlling for age, living with the partner, and years living in the United States. Conclusion: Hispanic women demonstrated high levels of comfort with different forms of technology. These results indicated the potential to expand future HIV intervention efforts by implementing electronic dissemination of bilingual and culturally appropriate information for Hispanic women of diverse ages.

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Information Desired and Acquired by Men With Prostate Cancer: Data From Ethnic Focus Groups

Health Education & Behavior ◽

10.1177/1090198105276223 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 33 (3) ◽

pp. 393-409 ◽

Cited By ~ 22

Author(s):

Sally L. Maliski ◽

Sarah Connor ◽

Arlene Fink ◽

Mark S. Litwin

Keyword(s):

Prostate Cancer ◽

Focus Groups ◽

Low Income ◽

Information Sources ◽

Cultural Beliefs ◽

Cancer Information ◽

Beliefs And Practices ◽

Cancer Data ◽

Health Related ◽

Baseline Knowledge

Informationand understandingare needed so that men with prostate cancer can effectively manage and cope with their disease. Although research has shown that cultural beliefs and practices influence the way people access health-related knowledge, little research has addressed how ethnicity affects the information desired and received among low-income men with prostate cancer. This research sought to (a) describe baseline knowledge at diagnosis, information subsequently received, information sources utilized, and knowledge believed to have been helpful and (b) explore differences in desired information among men of various ethnicities. Six ethnicityspecific focus groups among men diagnosed with prostate cancer were conducted. With content analysis, themes emerging from each focus group were identified and compared. Results highlight disparities in the pros tate cancer information desired and acquired by men of different ethnicities.

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Prostate Cancer Knowledge Among Low Income Minority Men

The Journal of Urology ◽

10.1016/j.juro.2007.01.062 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 177 (5) ◽

pp. 1851-1855 ◽

Cited By ~ 34

Author(s):

Christopher M. Deibert ◽

Sally Maliski ◽

Lorna Kwan ◽

Arlene Fink ◽

Sarah E. Connor ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Prostate Cancer ◽

Low Income ◽

Cancer Knowledge ◽

Prostate Cancer Knowledge ◽

Minority Men

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Exploration of healthy nutrition attitudes using a questionnaire survey

Orvosi Hetilap ◽

10.1556/oh.2015.30129 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 156 (16) ◽

pp. 636-643 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Viktória Szűcs ◽

Erzsébet Szabó ◽

Diána Bánáti

Keyword(s):

Low Income ◽

Questionnaire Survey ◽

Positive Attitude ◽

Information Sources ◽

Healthy Lifestyle ◽

Cost Effective ◽

Healthy Diet ◽

The Internet ◽

Healthy Nutrition ◽

Source Of Information

Introduction: Nowadays the number of people suffering from different non-communicable diseases is continuously rising. However, the risk of the incidence of these diseases can be reduced with the help of conscious and healthy lifestyle. Aim: The main aim of the study was to explore Hungarian consumers’ attitude related to healthy diet. Method: A questionnaire survey was conducted with 473 respondents. Results: According to the participants it is difficult to make head or tail of information about healthy nutrition, and the “Internet” is the most frequently used source of information. With cluster analysis 3 significantly different consumer groups were identified: participants of the “ambitious” group show positive attitude towards healthy diet; the “health conscious” cluster cares about and actively supports health and diet; and members of the “indifferent” cluster are less interested and do not make a remarkable effort for their healthy diet. Conclusions: Results of the questionnaire survey pointed out the importance of targeted information to relevant consumer groups, as well as the importance of popularization of accurate and reliable information sources. Furthermore, presentation and popularization of cost-effective healthy nutrition are of outstanding importance, especially for consumers in need (e.g. elderly, low-income people). Orv. Hetil., 2015, 156(16), 636–643.

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