African Immigrant Health: Prostate Cancer Attitudes, Perceptions, and Barriers.

ABSTRACT: Prostate cancer (PCa) is the second leading cause of cancer-related death among Black men who present with higher incidence, mortality, and survival compared to other racial groups. African immigrant men, however, are underrepresented in PCa research and thus this research sought to address that gap. This study applied a social determinants of health framework to understand the knowledge, perceptions, and behavioral tendencies regarding PCa in African immigrants. African immigrant men and women residing in different parts of the country (California, Texas, Colorado, Oklahoma, and Florida) from various faith-based organizations, African community groups, and social groups were recruited to participate in key informant interviews (n = 10) and two focus groups (n = 23). Four the

SUBMITTER: Malika N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7444135 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul-Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature