Prostate Cancer Risk in Young Black Men Study, United States, 2015-2016 (ICPSR 37985)
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Krista D. Mincey, Xavier University of Louisiana;
Brian L. Turner, Xavier University of Louisiana
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https://doi.org/10.3886/ICPSR37985.v1
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The Prostate Cancer Risk in Young Black Men Study (PCRBM) is a qualitative study using interviews and focus groups with Black males at a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) to understand prostate cancer risk and knowledge among this group. Inclusion criteria for participants in the study were: (a) currently enrolled in the university being studied, (b) self-identify as African American or Black, and (c) male. Because the male population at this HBCU was a smaller group, they were recruited using their campus email. The study was conducted from October 2015 through February 2016. Focus group and interview questions were developed based on the Health Belief Model. Questions covered masculinity, healthy and unhealthy behaviors, barriers to health, and prostate cancer.
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This data collection may not be used for any purpose other than statistical reporting and analysis. Use of these data to learn the identity of any person or establishment is prohibited. To protect respondent privacy, this data collection is restricted from general dissemination. To obtain this file, researchers must agree to the terms and conditions of a Restricted Data Use Agreement in accordance with existing ICPSR servicing policies.
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This study is part of the Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL) Qualitative Data Sharing (QDS) project.
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The purpose of this study is to understand the knowledge of prostate cancer, in addition to the relationship between masculinity and potential risk factors, in young Black men.
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Researchers conducted focus groups with Black men enrolled at a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in the southern United States between fall 2015 and winter 2016. Potential participants received a recruitment email and were able to select between three possible focus group dates. Between 4-8 individuals participated in each focus group. However, in four instances due to participant attrition, focus groups became individual interviews. Primary study recruitment occurred in the fall; two additional focus groups were held in winter 2016 to increase the number of participants (n = 37). Participants received a $50 Walmart gift card after all data collection was completed.
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To be eligible for the study, participants had to self-identify as Black men and be enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at the study site during the study timeframe. Participants were sent recruitment materials through the use of their campus email. Additional participants were recruited via convenience sampling in January and February 2016.
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Black men over 18 enrolled at the Historically Black College and University (HBCU) during the study period.
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Focus group interview questions were constructed to theoretically align with the Health Belief Model. Participants were asked about health behaviors, knowledge of and likelihood of being diagnosed with prostate cancer, and how their identities as Black men impacted their knowledge and behaviors. They also completed a brief demographics questionnaire.
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