title: Prostate Cancer Knowledge and Decision Making Among African-American Men and Women in the Southeastern United States.
abstract: This study used multiple methods for assessing African-American (AA) men's and their female relatives, friends, and significant others' knowledge and cancer-related decision-making practices within the context of a prostate cancer (PrCA) education program. Data were collected from 81 participants using qualitative focus groups and 49 participants also completed quantitative pre/post surveys. Findings showed that men often relied on their female "significant other" and doctors for guidance on cancer-related decisions. Women described their role in assisting with their male partners' cancer decisions. AA men's and women's knowledge scores increased between pre- and post-tests which can indicate a greater likelihood of future participation in informed cancer-related decision making. Also, using multiple methods in formative research can provide relevant information for developing effective cancer-related interventions.
authors.affiliation: College of Social Work, University of South Carolina, Columbia SC, 29208 ; Statewide Cancer Prevention and Control Program, University of South Carolina, Columbia SC, 29208.
authors.forename: Otis L
authors.initials: OL
authors.lastname: Owens
authors.affiliation: Statewide Cancer Prevention and Control Program, University of South Carolina, Columbia SC, 29208 ; Department of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior, University of South Carolina, Columbia SC, 29208.
authors.forename: Dawnyéa D
authors.initials: DD
authors.lastname: Jackson
authors.affiliation: Department of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior, University of South Carolina, Columbia SC, 29208.
authors.forename: Tracey L
authors.initials: TL
authors.lastname: Thomas
authors.affiliation: Statewide Cancer Prevention and Control Program, University of South Carolina, Columbia SC, 29208 ; Department of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior, University of South Carolina, Columbia SC, 29208.
authors.forename: Daniela B
authors.initials: DB
authors.lastname: Friedman
authors.affiliation: Statewide Cancer Prevention and Control Program, University of South Carolina, Columbia SC, 29208 ; Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, University of South Carolina, Columbia SC, 29208.
authors.forename: James R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Hébert
keywords: African American; cancer research; decision making; mixed methods; prostate cancer