A qualitative meta-synthesis examining the role of women in African American men's prostate cancer screening and treatment decision making.
Erin M BergnerEmily K CornishKenay HorneDerek M GriffithPublished in: Psycho-oncology (2017)
Women are often important confidants to whom men express their struggles, fears, and concerns, particularly those related to health, and they help men make appointments and understand medical advice. Better understanding women's supportive roles in promoting positive mental and physical outcomes may be key to developing effective interventions to improve African American men's decision making and satisfaction regarding prostate cancer screening and treatment.
Keyphrases
- african american
- prostate cancer
- decision making
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- middle aged
- mental health
- healthcare
- radical prostatectomy
- physical activity
- pregnancy outcomes
- cervical cancer screening
- pregnant women
- risk assessment
- adipose tissue
- insulin resistance
- skeletal muscle
- breast cancer risk
- metabolic syndrome
- human health
- weight loss
- patient satisfaction