Health-seeking practices and prostate cancer screening decisions among black men in the United States, Nigeria, and Cameroon
Journal Title: Journal of Public Health and Development - Year 2024, Vol 22, Issue 3
Abstract
Health-seeking practices are important for prostate cancer (CaP) screening and control. There is evidence of differences in the health practices of Black men (BM) worldwide; however, the comparison between BM’s health-seeking practices in the United States and those in Africa has not been fully elucidated. This study evaluates health-seeking practices and willingness to screen for CaP among BM in Nigeria, Cameroon, and their relatives in the United States. Transatlantic Consortium (CaPTC) familial cohort study phase 1 data of 500 community-dwelling black men in Nigeria, Cameroon, and the United States aged 35 and 70 years were used. A validated CaPTC familial cohort study questionnaire was used to collect data on the respondents’ health-seeking practices, screening decisions, and healthcare insurance coverage. The associations between health-seeking practices and the willingness to screen for CaP were evaluated. The majority (83.8%) reported not having a medical consultation in the last 12 months, and the country of residence did not improve physician visits (p= 0.378). Healthcare insurance coverage was more available to the United States participants (68.4%), compared to 42.9% in Nigeria, and 16.7% in Cameroon. Overall willingness to undertake digital rectal examination and prostate-specific antigen screening was significantly associated with the country of residence with p-values of 0.02, <0.01, and <0.01, respectively. United States participants showed more willingness to undergo screening. Healthcare coverage was also associated with overall willingness to undergo screening (p=0.033). The study showed that country of residence was not associated with physician consultation but was significantly associated with willingness for CaP screening and healthcare insurance coverage. This study highlights the need to expand health insurance coverage, particularly in developing countries such as Nigeria and Cameroon, to enhance the willingness and decision to screen for CaP. This, in turn, will help reduce the late presentation of CaP cases, a critical measure for alleviating the overall burden of the disease.
Authors and Affiliations
Opeyemi Bolajoko, Gbenga Oladosu, Catherine Oladoyinbo, Folakemi Odedina
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP744900
- DOI 10.55131/jphd/2024/220314
- Views 49
- Downloads 0
Factors influencing preventive self-care behaviors to avert Diabetes Mellitus among Thai Buddhist Monks, Thailand: A Cross-sectional Study
A cross-sectional study was conducted to investigate factors related to self-care behavior for diabetes mellitus prevention among 393 Thai Buddhist monks in the upper northeastern region of Thailand. Data were collected...
Spatial analysis of dengue incidence and linear effects with climate conditions in Bandung City Indonesia in 2021-2023
The dengue problem is getting more serious in Indonesia, there has been a threefold increase in dengue cases compared to the previous year. Bandung City is one of the areas contributing the most cases in 2024 (1,741 case...
Investigating stress, depression, and anxiety levels in students at medical universities in southeastern Iran during the covid-19 epidemic in 2020
Psychological problems in the general public and among students become common following the epidemic of infectious diseases such as Covid-19. This study investigated the rates of stress, anxiety, and depression and the f...
Agricultural stakeholders’ priorities using Q method for initiation of an innovation platform in Nan, Thailand
As a consequence of intensive maize mono-cropping practice on sloping lands in northern Thailand, Nan province, farmers face extremely low yields, soil erosion, and prolonged drought. Research and development efforts are...
Knowledge and its Association with Menstrual Hygiene Practices Among School Going Adolescents of Tokha Municipality
Menstrual hygiene is crucial for women's health and well-being, but societal acceptance of menstruation remains a significant issue in Nepal. Despite government efforts to reduce stigma, the health of women, children, an...