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|a Prostate screening practices among Jamaican men |h [electronic resource]. |
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|a Miami, Fla. : |b Barry University, |c 2011. |
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|a v, 123 leaves : |b ill. ; |c 28 cm |
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|a Barry University Dissertations -- College of Nursing and Health Sciences. |
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|a Thesis (DNP)--Barry University, 2011. |
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|a Includes bibliographical references (leaves 87-90). |
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|a Copyright Mureen L. Shaw. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder. |
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|a Background: Prostate cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among Jamaican men. Clinical research conducted in Jamaica reveals that most Jamaican men are diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer at the time of diagnosis. Most men are symptomatic by the time they seek medical care and are diagnosed at later stages than are their contemporaries in other countries, resulting in higher morbidity and mortality rates. Purpose: The goal of this clinical Capstone study was to explore the current prostate screening practices in Jamaica, survey the health care providers regarding their knowledge and screening practices for prostate cancer, and identify the knowledge and perceptions of prostate health and cancer screening practices among a group of Jamaican men aged 35-75 years of age. Theoretical Framework. Pender’s Model of Health Promotion. Methods. In four distinctive phases, the researcher compiled data through personal interviews, Survey Monkey questionnaires, and focus-group interactions. The data was gathered to elicit information regarding these men’s health and prostate cancer screening practices. Utilizing mixed methods research practices, the researcher sought to identify knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions that may support nursing to promote improved health and health-seeking behaviors in this high-risk population. Results. No government-enforced standard protocols exist for health care providers to follow regarding prostate screening. Although 60% of health care providers stated having prostate screening discussions with their patients, over 55.6% of providers were not correctly utilizing informed decision-making discussions with their patients. Personal interviews revealed 74.3% of the men stated that health care providers did not discuss prostate screening options with them, and although themes of fear, machismo, bedside manner, and homophobia were related by these men, 51.4 % stated they would have wanted to discuss their prostate risk. and 80% of the men revealed that they would have done a full prostate screening exam if requested by their health care providers. Conclusions: Jamaica has cost-effective prostate screening health care. Health care practitioners need to be better educated about informed decision making. Jamaican men were open to prostate screening but will not self-initiate. Feelings of fear, homophobia machismo, and bedside manner must be addressed. |
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|a Nursing Capstone Project. |
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|a Electronic reproduction. |c Barry University, |d 2020. |f (Barry University Digital Collections) |n Mode of access: World Wide Web. |n System requirements: Internet connectivity; Web browser software. |
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|a Barry University Archives and Special Collections. |
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|a Prostate |x Cancer |x Nursing. |
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|a Prostate |x Cancer |x Jamaica. |
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|a Men |x Health and hygiene. |
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|u http://sobekcmsrv.barrynet.barry.edu/AA00001434/00001 |y Click here for full text |
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