Improving Health Literacy in African-American Prostate Cancer Patients

Launched by EMORY UNIVERSITY · Oct 23, 2017

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This study is looking at how African-American men with early-stage prostate cancer understand conversations about their treatment options. The researchers want to see if giving patients an easy-to-understand educational guide after their visit with the urologist (a doctor who specializes in urinary and prostate health) can help improve their knowledge about treatments and possible side effects. The goal is to help patients feel more informed and confident when making decisions about their care.

Men who have recently been diagnosed with early-stage prostate cancer through a biopsy reviewed at certain hospitals in Atlanta may be able to join. To participate, they should not have certain medical or cognitive conditions that affect understanding, and they must be able to communicate in English. During the study, participants will have interviews to share their experiences and receive the educational guide after their doctor visit. This study is currently looking for volunteers who meet these criteria.

Gender

MALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Patients who have undergone pathology review of their prostate biopsy at Emory University, Grady Memorial Hospital, Saint Joseph's Hospital, and Atlanta VA Medical Center with AJCC clinical stage T1-T2 prostate cancer by physical exam
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • RN or MD degree
• • History of head injury or dementia
• • History of cognitive impairment
• • Unable to undergo the informed consent process and the study interview in English per the judgment of the primary urologist or urological provider