Factors influencing Hispanic participation in prostate cancer screening.
OBJECTIVE
To identify factors that influence Hispanic males decisions to participate in prostate cancer screening.


METHODS
Survey.


METHODS
One hospital and three community clinics serving as sites for a community-sponsored prostate screening project in Texas.


METHODS
51 Hispanic males.


METHODS
Face-to-face interviews.


METHODS
Health, procedural, and scheduling variables affecting participation in screening.


RESULTS
The majority of participants reported that their health, the availability of Saturday and evening hours, the convenience of screening site locations, and offering exams at little or no cost were very important factors that influenced their decision to be screened for prostate cancer. Participants most frequently suggested promoting awareness among themselves as the most effective strategy for increasing prostate screening participation among Hispanics.


CONCLUSIONS
Future research is recommended to ascertain if the study participants insights and strategies can lead to increased prostate screening participation among Hispanics.


CONCLUSIONS
Health professionals need to provide Hispanic males with cancer information and positive screening experiences to promote cancer awareness and screening in this population.
Zimmerman
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Women's Health Care Advanced Nurse Practitioner Program, University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, USA.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003657:Decision Making; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D006630:Hispanic or Latino / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000523:psychology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013781:Texas