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Demographic and Past Screening Behaviors of Men Attending a Free Community Screening Program for Prostate Cancer

Patricia A. Parker, PhD

The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas

Lorenzo Cohen, PhD

Integrative Medical Program, Department of Palliative Care and Rehabilitation Medicine at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas

Vijaya A. Bhadkamkar, MS

Richard J. Babaian, MD

Murray A. Smith, PhD

Ellen R. Gritz, PhD

Karen M. Basen-Engquist, PhD

The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas

This study characterizes demographic and past prostate screening behaviors of men who participated in a free screening for prostate cancer. Demographics, past prostate screening behavior, perceived risk, and cancer worry were assessed in 1,680 men. Mean age was 58.2 years, 56% were White, and 76% had health insurance. Men with insurance were more likely to have had a previous prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test and digital rectal exam (DRE). White men were more likely to have had a previous PSA and DRE and to have discussed PSA testing with a physician than African American men. African American men reported greater perceived risk and more worry than White men. Screening differences between African American and White men were explained by insurance status. These results may help guide the development of and promotion for future screening programs. Future efforts should be directed at increasing awareness about screening procedures for prostate cancer.

Key Words: prostate neoplasm • mass screening • prostate cancer screening

Health Promotion Practice, Vol. 7, No. 2, 213-220 (2006)
DOI: 10.1177/1524839905278881
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