Abstract

The ongoing study examines cancer communication among Black prostate cancer survivors and their sons. The focus of the study will examine barriers and facilitators of communication during their experience with prostate cancer. Results will assist with developing interventions to improve cancer communication and prostate cancer screening in high risk families.

Description

45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Author Details

Sabrina L. Dickey, PhD, RN - College of Nursing, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, USA; Christine Ouma, PhD - University of Cincinnati, Blue Ash, OH, USA; Aurellia Whitmore, PhD - Omnicom Health Group (DDB Health), New York, NY, USA; Krystal Williams, MPH - College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University, Tallahassee, FL, USA

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Black Men, Communication, Prostate Cancer

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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Family cancer communication among black prostate cancer survivors and their sons

Washington, DC, USA

The ongoing study examines cancer communication among Black prostate cancer survivors and their sons. The focus of the study will examine barriers and facilitators of communication during their experience with prostate cancer. Results will assist with developing interventions to improve cancer communication and prostate cancer screening in high risk families.