Educational Intervention in Increasing Knowledge About Prostate Cancer in High-Risk Neighborhoods
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
This clinical trial studies how well an educational intervention works in increasing knowledge about prostate cancer in high-risk neighborhoods. Learning about prostate cancer and the pros and cons of screening for prostate cancer may increase knowledge about prostate cancer while decreasing anxiety and concerns about prostate cancer screening.
| Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
|---|---|---|
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N/A |
Detailed Description
PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:
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To identify neighborhoods with disproportionately high rates of advanced prostate cancer and describe patient- and neighborhood-level risk factors associated with the high-risk neighborhoods.
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To develop, using a mixed methods approach, a targeted educational intervention about prostate cancer for men who live in high risk neighborhoods.
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To test the impact of the targeted intervention on levels of knowledge, anxiety, and informed decision making about prostate cancer (PCa) screening.
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To observe the rates of PCa screening in the intervention and control groups.
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
| Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
|---|---|
| Experimental: Group I (prostate cancer information) The educator reviews general information about the prostate Cancer |
Other: Educational Intervention
Review prostate cancer information
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| Active Comparator: Group II (general health information) The educator reviews topics about health promotion actions. |
Other: Educational Intervention
Review prostate cancer information
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Themes identified by focus group transcripts [Up to 4 years]
Focus group transcripts will be analyzed by iterative rounds of coding by at least two members of the research team. Specific themes and trends will be identified within each transcript and discussed by the research team until final consensus is reached. Themes will be identified as topics that consistently occur across transcripts, as well as similarities and differences between transcripts.
- Change in prostate cancer knowledge as measured by a 17-item scale [Baseline to up to 4 months]
Descriptive analyses will be used including t-test, frequency tables, nonparametric tests, correlations, regression models. Linear and generalized linear mixed models having random intercepts corresponding to neighborhood will be applied.
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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Focus groups consisting of men who live, work, or worship in the 4 predetermined neighborhoods
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Currently reside in one of the four selected high risk neighborhoods
Exclusion Criteria:
• Men who do not reside in one of the four neighborhoods, who self-report that they have previously been diagnosed with prostate cancer, or who have had prostate cancer screening (prostatic specific antigen [PSA] or digital rectal examination [DRE]) within the past 12 months
Contacts and Locations
Locations
| Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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| 1 | Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | United States | 19107 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University
- United States Department of Defense
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Charnita Zeigler-Johnson, MPH, PhD, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University
Study Documents (Full-Text)
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Additional Information:
Publications
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