Prostate cancer health and cultural beliefs of black men: The Florida Prostate Cancer Disparity Project.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Since behavioral factors are significant determinants of population health, addressing prostate cancer (CaP)-related health beliefs and cultural beliefs are key weapons to fight this deadly disease. This study investigated the health beliefs and cultural beliefs of black men relative to CaP, and the key socio-demographic correlates of these beliefs.

Methods

The study design was a cross-sectional survey of 2,864 Florida black men, age 40 to 70, on their perceived susceptibility, perceived severity, attitude, outcomes beliefs, perceived behavioral control, CaP fatalism, religiosity, temporal orientation, and acculturation relative to CaP screening and prevention.

Results

The men reported favorable attitude and positive outcome beliefs, but moderate perceived

SUBMITTER: Odedina FT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3194180 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature