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Preparing African-American men for decision-making about prostate cancer and early detection. (Archived Project)
Investigator (PI):	Myers, Ronald E
Performing Organization (PO):	(Current): Health Promotion Council of Southeastern PA Thomas Jefferson University, Powell Family Medicine Associates
Supporting Agency (SA):	Aetna, Inc.
Initial Year:	1998
Final Year:	2001
Award Type:	Grant
Abstract:	$395,568 to Thomas Jefferson University to prepare and educate African American men for decision making about prostate cancer and early detection. Findings from this study will lead to the development of an educational intervention program in community-based primary care practices aimed at African American men, a population group that is at increased risk for prostate cancer
MeSH Terms:	* African Americans Health Education /organization & administration Humans Male * Patient Participation Primary Health Care Prostatic Neoplasms /*diagnosis /psychology Risk Factors
Keywords:	research support, non-U.S. Gov't
Country:	United States \|\| United States
State:	Pennsylvania \|\| Pennsylvania
Zip Code:	19102 / 19107
UI:	97300800
Project Status:	Archived