Prostate Cancer
Conditions
Keywords
prostate cancer, partner, communication messages, monitoring style, AA men
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether female partners of African American men can promote initiation of a discussion with a healthcare provider about prostate cancer screening when the partner is supported by a print message designed to provide relevant information and strategies for her to use in this effort.
Detailed description
Objective: Although AA men are at elevated risk for prostate cancer (Pca), medical guidelines do not present consistent screening recommendations for this group. However, all guidelines stress the need for screening decision making with a provider. This study evaluated the effectiveness of a brochure designed for the female partners of AA men, designed to help promote such discussion on the part of their mates. We also explored the effect of the partner's monitoring style (i.e., the extent to which the partner typically attends to health threats) on promoting discussion. Methods: Female partners of AA men (N=231) were randomized to receive either a Pca screening CDC brochure for AA men, combined with a partner brochure containing strategies to promote men's initiation of a provider visit to discuss screening, or the CDC brochure only, and completed pre- and post-intervention surveys online. Conclusions: High monitoring partners may be effective in influencing their AA mates to initiate provider discussion, particularly when tailored messaging is provided.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALPartner and CDC brochure condition
Receipt of a brochure designed for female partners of African American men designed to provide information about prostate cancer screening and strategies for influencing her mate to schedule a discussion with a health care provider about whether to undergo prostate cancer screening, in combination with receipt of the comparator brochure (CDC brochure for African American about prostate cancer screening).
BEHAVIORALCDC brochure only condition
Receipt of CDC brochure by female partners of African American men designed to provide African American men information and guidance concerning whether to undergo PSA and/or DRE screening for prostate cancer
Sponsors
Knowledge Networks
Fox Chase Cancer Center
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* U.S. female aged 18 and over, and having an AA male partner between the ages of 35 and 69 with no history of a Pca diagnosis
Exclusion criteria
* None
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Partner-reported actions of mate to initiate a provider visit to discuss prostate cancer screening | Two weeks post baseline |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed