2024
Adaptation of the socioecological model to address disparities in engagement of Black men in prostate cancer genetic testing
Leader A, Rebbeck T, Oh W, Patel A, Winer E, Bailey L, Gomella L, Lumpkins C, Garraway I, Aiello L, Baskin M, Cheng H, Cooney K, Ganzak A, George D, Halabi S, Hathaway F, Healy C, Kim J, Leapman M, Loeb S, Maxwell K, McNair C, Morgan T, Prindeville B, Soule H, Steward W, Suttiratana S, Taplin M, Yamoah K, Fortune T, Bennett K, Blanding-Godbolt J, Gross L, Giri V. Adaptation of the socioecological model to address disparities in engagement of Black men in prostate cancer genetic testing. BMC Public Health 2024, 24: 2533. PMID: 39289635, PMCID: PMC11409532, DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-20008-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSocioecological modelGermline testingHealthcare institutionsCancer genetic testingHereditary cancer implicationsEquity frameworkBlack malesCancer screeningReduce disparitiesBackgroundBlack menCommunity liaisonCommunity stakeholdersMixed-methods approachOvercome barriersImprovement PartnershipCommunity eventsCascade testingModified Delphi modelRate of prostate cancerGenetic testingCancer implicationsEducation programsBlack menEquitable strategiesIncreased engagement
2015
Lessons Learned from Implementing a Prostate Cancer Risk Assessment Program for Underserved High-Risk Men in the Community: the Prostate REACH Project
Fleisher L, Davis S, Gross L, Bagden L, Zakrzewski D, González E, Kandadai V, Rusten C, Baskett J, Obeid E, Giri V. Lessons Learned from Implementing a Prostate Cancer Risk Assessment Program for Underserved High-Risk Men in the Community: the Prostate REACH Project. Journal Of Cancer Education 2015, 31: 191-197. PMID: 25971432, DOI: 10.1007/s13187-015-0854-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProstate Cancer Risk Assessment ProgramCancer Risk Assessment ProgramRisk assessment programProstate cancerProstate cancer risk assessmentRisk assessment clinicComprehensive cancer centerCommunity-based promotionCancer risk assessmentProstate riskREACH projectUnderserved menAssessment clinicCancer CenterClinic sitesUninsured menAbnormal resultsKey implementation stepsRisk menUnique demonstration projectNavigator servicesAssessment ProgramMenCancerBlack men
2009
Prostate Cancer Early Detection Program Recruitment Methods and Show Rates in Men at High Risk
Giri V, Coups E, Ruth K, Goplerud J, Raysor S, Kim T, Bagden L, Mastalski K, Zakrzewski D, Leimkuhler S, Watkins-Bruner D. Prostate Cancer Early Detection Program Recruitment Methods and Show Rates in Men at High Risk. Journal Of Urology 2009, 182: 2212-2218. PMID: 19758657, PMCID: PMC2760660, DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2009.07.021.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh riskProstate cancerFamily historyProstate cancer screening studyProstate cancer risk assessmentProstate Cancer Risk Assessment ProgramProstate cancer family historyRecruitment methodsShow ratesCancer Risk Assessment ProgramProstate cancer screeningCancer screening studyEarly Detection ProgramCancer family historyLow socioeconomic statusBlack menCancer risk assessmentMen 35Cancer screeningLow presentation ratesBRCA1/2 mutationsRisk assessment programProgram visitsMore menParticipant demographics
2008
Substantial family history of prostate cancer in black men recruited for prostate cancer screening
Mastalski K, Coups E, Ruth K, Raysor S, Giri V. Substantial family history of prostate cancer in black men recruited for prostate cancer screening. Cancer 2008, 113: 2559-2564. PMID: 18816608, PMCID: PMC2626163, DOI: 10.1002/cncr.23862.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFH of PCaProstate Cancer Risk Assessment ProgramNational Health Interview SurveyProstate cancerFamily historyBlack menCancer Risk Assessment ProgramMore first-degree relativesSelf-reported family historyMore family historyProstate cancer screeningHigh-risk menMen ages 35First-degree relativesHealth Interview SurveyAge-matched sampleSuboptimal screeningCancer screeningBreast cancerScreening programAge 35Colon cancerPCa screeningRisk assessment programCancer