Heteronormative biases and distinctive experiences with prostate cancer among men who have sex with men: a qualitative focus group study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Men who have sex with men (MSM) face many challenges and biases in healthcare. Within urology there is a need to better understand how prostate cancer impacts MSM given the unique ways in which side effects that accompany treatment may affect this population. The goal of this study is to explore the experience of MSM with prostate cancer to advance the existing literature in this area and inform implementation and delivery of clinical practice and policy guidelines.

Methods

Four focus groups were conducted with a semi-structured interview guide. Using a phenomenological qualitative approach consistent with grounded theory [1] and naturalistic inquiry principles we sought to better understand the direct experiences of MSM with prostate cancer. Audio transcriptions

SUBMITTER: Panken E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10771696 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature