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1 to 3 of 3 Research Studies DisplayedLee DJ, Zhao Z, Huang LC
Racial variation in receipt of quality radiation therapy for prostate cancer.
Racial disparities are apparent in the management and outcomes for prostate cancer; however, disparities in compliance to quality measures for radiation therapy for prostate cancer have not been previously studied. The goal of this study was to characterize disparities in the compliance rates with quality measures. The investigators suggest that addressing disparities in access to providers that meet quality guidelines, and improving adherence to evidence-based processes of care may decrease racial/ethnic disparities in prostate cancer outcomes.
AHRQ-funded; HS019356; HS022640.
Citation: Lee DJ, Zhao Z, Huang LC .
Racial variation in receipt of quality radiation therapy for prostate cancer.
Cancer Causes Control 2018 Oct;29(10):895-99. doi: 10.1007/s10552-018-1065-5..
Keywords: Cancer: Prostate Cancer, Disparities, Quality Measures, Racial and Ethnic Minorities
Chhatre S, Jayadevappa R
Racial and ethnic disparities in substance use disorders and outcomes in elderly prostate cancer patients.
This study used Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER)-Medicare linked data to identify prevalence of substance use among patients with advanced-stage prostate cancer. There are racial and ethnic disparities between substance use and outcomes. A multidisciplinary coordinated care approach is recommended to address these disparities.
AHRQ-funded; HS024106.
Citation: Chhatre S, Jayadevappa R .
Racial and ethnic disparities in substance use disorders and outcomes in elderly prostate cancer patients.
J Ethn Subst Abuse 2018 Apr-Jun;17(2):135-49. doi: 10.1080/15332640.2016.1160019..
Keywords: Cancer: Prostate Cancer, Disparities, Elderly, Outcomes, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Substance Abuse
Cobran EK, Wutoh AK, Lee E
Perceptions of prostate cancer fatalism and screening behavior between United States-born and Caribbean-born Black males.
The purpose of this study was to compare perceptions of prostate cancer (CaP) fatalism and predictors of CaP screening with Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) testing between U.S.-born and Caribbean-born African-American males. In their study of 211 U.S.-born and Caribbean-born Black males between ages 39–75, the researchers found that nativity was not a significant predictor of CaP screening with PSA testing within the last year.
AHRQ-funded; HS011673.
Citation: Cobran EK, Wutoh AK, Lee E .
Perceptions of prostate cancer fatalism and screening behavior between United States-born and Caribbean-born Black males.
J Immigr Minor Health 2014 Jun;16(3):394-400. doi: 10.1007/s10903-013-9825-5..
Keywords: Cancer: Prostate Cancer, Screening, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Cancer