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Journal of African American Studies
Published in: Journal of African American Studies 2/2007

01-09-2007 | Articles

Effectiveness of a Modified Computer Assisted Instructional Tool In The Dissemination of Prostate Cancer Information to Men of African Descent Through Black Churches

Authors: R. Eric Weston, Peter J. Weston, Robert F. Futterman, Stephen J. Lepore, Demetrius S. Carolina, John T. Pinto, Michele A. Lang, Rogelio I. Thomas, John J. Cardwell, Adam P. Gordon

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Abstract

Men of African descent are at high risk for prostate cancer. The paper’s goal is to evaluate the effectiveness of computer assisted instruction (CAI) in increasing prostate cancer knowledge/awareness. Primary aims are to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of the CAI to an earlier version. Secondary aim is to evaluate the role of racial identity. Forty-three males recruited at two churches completed in-depth survey, pre/posttest questionnaire, cross racial identity scale, and viewed the CAI. Paired means test, effect size statistics, hierarchical cluster analysis and contingency tables were used for data analysis. Results suggest that the CAI significantly increased prostate cancer knowledge/awareness. Recommendations for using the CAI in communities of African descent are provided.
previous article Understanding Prostate Cancer Screenings among African American Men: Combining the Behavioral Science and Anthropological Perspectives

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Metadata
Title
Effectiveness of a Modified Computer Assisted Instructional Tool In The Dissemination of Prostate Cancer Information to Men of African Descent Through Black Churches
Authors
R. Eric Weston
Peter J. Weston
Robert F. Futterman
Stephen J. Lepore
Demetrius S. Carolina
John T. Pinto
Michele A. Lang
Rogelio I. Thomas
John J. Cardwell
Adam P. Gordon
Publication date
01-09-2007
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Journal of African American Studies / Issue 2/2007
Print ISSN: 1559-1646
Electronic ISSN: 1936-4741
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12111-007-9017-2

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