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Prostate cancer screening behaviors among Indo-Guyanese

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Abstract

Objective

The objective of this study was to explore prostate cancer screening behaviors among Indo-Guyanese men.

Methods

This qualitative study was conducted in the surrounding neighborhood of Queens, New York during 2018 and 2019. In-depth, one-on-one interviews were conducted using 20 Indo-Guyanese men between the ages of 45 and 75.

Results

The findings suggest that Indo-Guyanese men are being screened for prostate cancer at a very low rate. Only 30% (n = 6) of participants underwent prostate cancer screening. Four major themes were derived from the data, which could have contributed to the decreased level of screening. These included: (1) recommendations must come from their healthcare professional; (2) reluctance to engage in screening; (3) distrust of the medical system; and (4) screening only if symptoms are present or they know someone with prostate cancer.

Conclusions

Behavioral patterns for prostate cancer screening among Indo-Guyanese men share some similarities with other Caribbean countries. Clinicians and Healthcare Professionals should be culturally competent for the patients they serve. Understanding the behavioral variations within this diverse culture could help provide the highest possible care, specifically tailored to each patient.

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Persaud, H., Yuan, J. Prostate cancer screening behaviors among Indo-Guyanese. Cancer Causes Control 33, 241–248 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10552-021-01519-w

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