title: Younger British men's understandings of prostate cancer: A qualitative study.
abstract: The purpose of this study was to explore young British men's understandings of prostate health and cancer of the prostate. A total of 16 White-British men between 31-50 years of age took part in interviews face-to-face or through computer-mediated communication. Thematic analysis broadly informed by grounded theory identified two key themes; 'limited knowledge about the prostate' and 'early detection & unpleasant procedures'. Accounts are discussed with reference to implications for improving men's understandings of prostate cancer, and likelihood of self-referral for prostate screening where necessary.
authors.affiliation: 1 Manchester Metropolitan University, UK.
authors.forename: Sarah
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Grogan
authors.affiliation: 2 Staffordshire University, UK.
authors.forename: Victoria L
authors.initials: VL
authors.lastname: Parlane
authors.affiliation: 2 Staffordshire University, UK.
authors.forename: Emily
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Buckley
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D055088:Early Detection of Cancer; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D008297:Male; D054526:Men's Health; D008875:Middle Aged; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care / Q000523:psychology; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D036301:Qualitative Research; D012017:Referral and Consultation
keywords: men’s health; prostate cancer; screening; self-referral; thematic analysis