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Prostate Cancer And Afro-Caribbean Men: Experiences, Perceptions, And Beliefs, Harold E. Taitt Jr.
Prostate Cancer And Afro-Caribbean Men: Experiences, Perceptions, And Beliefs, Harold E. Taitt Jr.
2010-2016 Archived Posters
The incidence of prostate cancer is high among men of African descent. Research questions in this phenomenological study considered the perceptions and beliefs of Afro-Caribbean men. Participants conveyed low disease awareness, but believed that early diagnosis increased survival chances. Findings revealed strategies to help reduce mortality from the disease.
Predictors Of Non-Adherence To Medical Follow-Up Care Among African Americans With Hiv/Aids, Phyllis D. Morgan, Cynthia B. Banks, Joshua Fogel
Predictors Of Non-Adherence To Medical Follow-Up Care Among African Americans With Hiv/Aids, Phyllis D. Morgan, Cynthia B. Banks, Joshua Fogel
2010-2016 Archived Posters
Persons living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) who do not adhere to their medical follow- up appointments tend to have poorer health outcomes compared to HIV/AIDS patients who adhere to their medical follow-up appointments (Lima et al., 2009). This study examined factors that influence non-adherence of African-Americans with HIV/AIDS to medical follow-up appointments.
The Fatigue Experience Of African American Women With Breast Cancer, Phyllis D. Morgan Dr.
The Fatigue Experience Of African American Women With Breast Cancer, Phyllis D. Morgan Dr.
2010-2016 Archived Posters
Little is known about fatigue related to breast cancer among African American women. This qualitative study explored the fatigue experience of 10 African American women with breast cancer. The study was conducted in the southeastern United States. African American women provided vivid accounts of cancer related fatigue. The women discussed how they worked together with their physicians to manage fatigue related to breast cancer treatment. Strategies used by women included pharmacologic (i.e., vitamins and supplements) and non-pharmacologic (i.e., prayer and exercise) interventions. This information can be used to assist breast health advocates to understand how to support African American women …
Consumer Satisfaction With Gluten-Free Yeast-Raised Doughnuts For Commercial Production, Kevin Thomas Cavanagh
Consumer Satisfaction With Gluten-Free Yeast-Raised Doughnuts For Commercial Production, Kevin Thomas Cavanagh
2010-2016 Archived Posters
The demand for gluten-free baked goods has been growing. Currently the baking industry has been unable to produce a yeast-raised gluten-free doughnut to meet this demand. This study tested one formula, and sought to discover the feasibility. Research into gluten-free baked goods offers celiac suffers more versatility in their diet.
Men Who Have Sex With Men And Use Of An In Home Hiv Test, Richard Jimenez
Men Who Have Sex With Men And Use Of An In Home Hiv Test, Richard Jimenez
2010-2016 Archived Posters
The authors will examine Men Who Have Sex with Men’s (MSM ) knowledge, attitudes, and utilization patterns of a new rapid in home HIV test. Data will be collected via a focus group interview session of MSM ages 18-21 recruited from the Houston, Texas metropolitan area with the assistance of a community research collaborator partner, the Montrose Center.