Health-Smart by Black Men for Black Men Who Have or Are At-Risk for Prostate Cancer
Study Participants:
Up to 32 Black adult men who are prostate cancer survivors or are at-risk for prostate cancer living in lower-income, rural, and/or underserved communities within Alachua County, Florida and are 21 years old or older.
Major Study Questions:
- Are Health-Smart behaviors (e.g., healthy eating, physical activity, stress management, sleep hygiene, etc.) significantly associated with weight and BMI in Black adult prostate cancer survivors?
- Are Health-Smart behaviors (e.g., healthy eating, physical activity, stress management, sleep hygiene, etc.) significantly associated with (a) physical and psychological quality of life, (b) depression and stress, and (c) health self-efficacy in Black adult prostate cancer survivors?
Recently Completed CDRC Studies
Study 1: Cancer Knowledge and Screening, Quality of Life, Health Behaviors and Outcomes, and Views of Health Care and Research among Adult Cancer Survivors and Adults at Risk for Cancer
Study Participants:
487 Black adults living in or near East Gainesville, 32% (156 adults) of which are cancer survivors and 68% (331 adults) are at risk for cancer. Of the 487 adults, 312 are women (ages 18–90 years old) and 99 are men (ages 25–82 years old).
Major Study Questions:
- Are self-reported cancer knowledge, cancer status (have or do not have cancer), perceived cultural sensitivity of providers and demographic and health status characteristics significantly associated with (a) reported healthcare satisfaction, (b) cancer screening status, and (c) engagement in healthy eating and physical activity?
- Are there significant associations among perceived family/friend support, stress and depression levels, engagement in healthy eating and physical activity, BMI, and demographic characteristics?
Published Article:
Study 2: A Focus Group Discussion to Identify the Emotional Support Black Women Breast Cancer Survivors Need from Their Doctors, Spouses, and/or Family Members
Study Participants:
45 Black women who are breast cancer survivors living in or near East Gainesville, ranging in age from 37 to 88 years old, with an average age of 65.7 years old.
Example Focus Group Questions Asked to the Focus Group Participants:
- What was the impact on you of receiving a breast cancer diagnosis?
- What are the support behaviors needed from your spouse/partner, other family, and friends?
- What support behaviors do you need from your cancer care providers?
- What would be helpful to improve your quality of life as a cancer survivor?
