biostudies-literatureMcIntosh MInstituto Nacional de CancerologíaNCI NIH HHSe13697https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC9786728biostudies-literatureUnknown31(6)<h4>Objective</h4>Individuals diagnosed with low risk, localised prostate cancer (PCa) face a difficult decision between active surveillance (AS) and definitive treatment. We aimed to explore perceived influences on treatment decision-making from the patient and partner's perspectives.<h4>Methods</h4>Patients (and partners) who met AS criteria and had chosen their treatment were recruited. Semi-structured individual interviews were conducted via telephone to explore experiences of diagnosis, impact on patient lifestyle, experiences with physicians, treatment preferences/choice, treatment information understanding and needs, and overall decision-making process. Interviews were audio recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analysed using Reflexive Thematic Analysis.<h4>Results</h4>Twenty-four maEuropean journal of cancer careSocial ecological influences on treatment decision-making in men diagnosed with low risk, localised prostate cancer.PMC9786728R21-CA164807R21‐CA164807R21 CA164807Tutino RNelson COpozda MJGalvao DAShort CEEhdaie BMcIntosh MDiefenbach MfalseSocial ecological influences on treatment decision-making in men diagnosed with low risk, localised prostate cancer.<h4>Objective</h4>Individuals diagnosed with low risk, localised prostate cancer (PCa) face a difficult decision between active surveillance (AS) and definitive treatment. We aimed to explore perceived influences on treatment decision-making from the patient and partner's perspectives.<h4>Methods</h4>Patients (and partners) who met AS criteria and had chosen their treatment were recruited. Semi-structured individual interviews were conducted via telephone to explore experiences of diagnosis, impact on patient lifestyle, experiences with physicians, treatment preferences/choice, treatment information understanding and needs, and overall decision-making process. Interviews were audio recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analysed using Reflexive Thematic Analysis.<h4>Results</h4>Twenty-four ma2022-01-01T00:00:00Z2022 Nov2025-04-04T12:10:12.172Z2025-04-04T12:10:12.172ZS-EPMC97867283613832010.1111/ecc.13697