Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the impact of a theory-based health education intervention on awareness of prostate cancer and intention to screen among men in Western Jamaica. Methods: One hundred and eighty-eight men attending outpatient clinics in a hospital in Western Jamaica completed an interviewer-administered pretest survey. Following the pretest, participants received a health education intervention related to prostate cancer and an immediate post-test survey. Results: There were statistically significant increases in the percentage of correct responses between the pre and post-test (p<0.05). The greatest improvement was among items measuring knowledge of prostate cancer screening tests. Participant's moved across the Stages of Change theoretical constructs indicating intention to screen. Conclusion: The sample was receptive to information about prostate cancer and the use of a theory-based educational intervention positively influenced knowledge of prostate cancer risk factors, symptoms, and types of screenings.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Journal | West Indian Medical Journal |
| Volume | 61 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2012 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Cancer screening
- Health education
- Jamaica
- Prostate cancer
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)