Improving Health Literacy in African-American Prostate Cancer Patients
NCT03322891
Summary
Investigators propose an observational interview study to explore how patients understand treatment conversations with their physicians within the framework of health literacy. The study team will test whether patients' understanding of treatment options and side effects can be improved when patients receive a low literacy educational supplement after meeting with their urologist. Investigators will interview a group of newly diagnosed, early stage, African American prostate cancer patients.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients who have undergone pathology review of their prostate biopsy at Emory University, Grady Memorial Hospital, Saint Joseph's Hospital, and Atlanta VA Medical Center with AJCC clinical stage T1-T2 prostate cancer by physical exam Exclusion Criteria: * RN or MD degree * History of head injury or dementia * History of cognitive impairment * Unable to undergo the informed consent process and the study interview in English per the judgment of the primary urologist or urological provider
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NCT03322891