HOW EFFECTIVE IS A FAITH-BASED INTERVENTION IN MOTIVATING AFRICAN-AMERICAN MEN TO OBTAIN THE PROSTATE SPECIFIC ANTIGEN (PSA) PROSTATE CANCER SCREENING TEST Open Access
Simms, Maxine Sharon (2012)
Abstract
Methods: The study used a mixed method approach with a non-experimental design. The study comprised of one small focus group to ascertain sufficient information to aid in the communication material for the education intervention. The 90 minute education intervention activities included a video, small interactive group discussions, and prostate cancer testimonies. The data collected at the education intervention included pre-/ post-test and end-of-session questionnaires, and a follow-up survey.
Results: The results of the education improved prostate cancer knowledge for the African-American men, increased awareness of risk factors for prostate cancer, improved confidence in African-American men discussing prostate cancer with their physicians and spouses, and motivated them to learn more about prostate cancer.
Conclusion: The results of the study gave an insightful view on educating African-American men. While not conclusive, interpersonal communication, through learning from each other in a church setting, helped the African-American men in their informed decision making on prostate cancer. Further studies are required to evaluate the role of the church in promoting interpersonal communication in prostate cancer education.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction 1
Informed Decision Making 3
The Program 4
Stakeholder Involvement 6
Purpose 7
Activities 8
Figure 1: Program Logic Model - Faith-Based Intervention 12
Chapter 2 - Review of the Literature 13
Introduction - Health Promotion and Theory 13
Informed Decision Making In The Community 17
Community Intervention 19
Cultural Awareness 20
Barriers 21
Empowerment 22
Chapter 3 - Methodology 24
Introduction 24
Stakeholder Involvement 24
Population and Sample 26
Research Design 26
Institutional Review Board 27
Procedures 28
Figure 2: List of evaluation questions and data collection
instruments 31
Plans for Data Analysis 32
Chapter 4 - Results 36
Introduction 36
Research Findings for Qualitative Data 36
Follow-up survey 46
Chapter 5 - Discussion 48
Introduction 48
Summary of Study 48
Conclusions 49
Recommendations 53
Appendix A - Demographics of Participants 55
Appendix B - The God Locus of Health Control Scale for Focus Group
56
Appendix C - Quantitative Data Analysis 57
Table 1 - Pre and Post Test Questions 57
Table 2 - End of Session Questions 58
Table 3 - Attitude Change and Plan to Contact Doctor
Crosstabulation 63
Table 4 - Follow Up Survey 64
Appendix D - IRB Approval Letter 65
Appendix E - Consent 67
Appendix F - Intervention Sign In Sheet 69
Appendix G - Random Unique Identifier Allocation 70
Appendix H - Prostate Cancer Intervention Demographic Sheet
71
Appendix I - Pre and Post Test Questions 72
Appendix J - Focus Group Questions 73
The God Locus of Health Control (GLHC) Scale for Focus Group
73
Appendix K - Small Group Discussion Questions 74
Appendix L -End of Session Questions 75
Appendix M - Follow Up Survey 78
REFERENCES 79
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