Reducing HPV Associated Cancers and Disparities: Engaging African American Men to Develop a Culturally-Appropriate Program That Addresses Their Needs

Autor/inn/en	Cunningham-Erves, Jennifer; Campbell, Lanese; Barlow, Calvin; Barajas, Claudia; Mayo-Gamble, Tilicia; Perry, Michel; Johnson, George
Titel	Reducing HPV Associated Cancers and Disparities: Engaging African American Men to Develop a Culturally-Appropriate Program That Addresses Their Needs
Quelle	In: American Journal of Health Education, 52 (2021) 4, S.194-206 (13 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1932-5037
DOI	10.1080/19325037.2021.1930614
Schlagwörter	Sexually Transmitted Diseases; Cancer; Learner Engagement; African Americans; Males; Cultural Relevance; Program Development; Health Promotion; Attitudes; Knowledge Level; Barriers; Health Programs + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Sexual transmitted disease; Geschlechtskrankheit; Carcinoma; Karzinom; Krebs (med); Krebserkrankung; Afroamerikaner; Male; Männliches Geschlecht; Programmplanung; Gesundheitsfürsorge; Gesundheitshilfe; Reihenuntersuchung; Attitude; Einstellung; Verhalten; Wissensbasis
Abstract	Background: The "Healthy Men, Health Communities" program aims to improve preventive behaviors among African American men to reduce HPV-related cancer disparities. Purpose: We describe the development of an educational intervention using cultural-targeting strategies (i.e., linguistics, peripherals, evidence, socio-culture, and constituent-involving). Methods: After building capacity of community-based organization (CBO) leaders as research team members, we conducted 3 focus groups, 30 surveys, and a community review and program evaluation with African American men. Results: Focus group themes were (1) The Known and Unknown of Cancer, HPV, and the vaccine; (2) Personal experiences with cancer were commonplace; (3) Barriers to Engaging HPV Cancer Preventive Behaviors; (4) Multi-Modal Strategies are needed to improve preventive behaviors; and (5) Actual versus Preferred Sources of Information. Survey data indicated that men desired information on penile (52%) and oral cancers (48%). The preferred education format was a summit with speakers on various topics (96%). Post-summit evaluation indicated majority of males intended to get screened (73%), eat healthier (77%), and exercise more (64%). About 40% reported getting themselves, children, or grandchildren the HPV vaccine. Discussion: Our program demonstrated acceptability, feasibility, and preliminary efficacy. This work warrants further study as a potential program to improve HPV preventive behaviors among African American men. Translation to Health Education Practice: Use of cultural-targeting strengthened our partnership and yielded an appropriate, possibly sustainable intervention. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01