A Qualitative Study to Explore the Male Nursing Student's Coping with Experiences in a Maternal-Newborn Nursing Course.

Nursing today is predominantly a female profession; however, men are reentering the profession in record numbers and challenging the perspective that they are inappropriate in caregiver roles, or incapable of providing compassionate and sensitive care. This study investigated the perceptions and experiences of male nursing students in a maternal-newborn nursing course and their coping strategies in dealing with the clinical rotation role stress. A purposive sample included 11 male nursing students who completed a survey, and 6 out of the 11 participated in individual interviews. Written responses and verbatim audio narratives were analyzed using qualitative content analysis to identify themes that described their perceptions and experiences. The results identified 7 themes, suggesting a need for nurse educators to develop theory-guided instructional strategies to support male nursing students' academic goals, which may be at stake because of the maternity learning environment.

Knowledge and perceptions of prostate cancer among Nigerian male immigrants.

Studies focusing on prostate cancer in the Nigerian population, especially Nigerian male immigrants residing in the United States, are limited. Nigerian immigrants are one of the fastest growing populations of Africans currently residing in the United States. According to a report from Migration Policy Institute in Washington DC, 1.4 million African immigrants live in the United States, of which 13.1% or 185,787 are Nigerian-born individuals (Terrazas, 2009). A great number of these African immigrants (159,928/11.3%) currently reside in the Washington metropolitan area. Similar to African American males in the United States, Nigerian men are at high risk for developing prostate cancer. In Nigeria, prostate cancer constitutes 11% of all male cancers making it the #1 ranking cancer among Nigerian men.

Commentary on collaboration: the key to interdisciplinary research.

Researchers seeking federal and other sources of funding for their proposed studies have found the request for applications are for those developed by multidisciplinary teams including but not limited faith based and grass root organizations. Nurses, pharmacist, physicians, allied health providers, students, clergy and lay organizations are working together to decrease health disparities. Academic settings have the infrastructure and human resources that can promote interdisciplinary opportunities for partnerships across campus, within their school, colleges and community. The author provides recommendations for building a multidisciplinary research team.

African-American men and their reflections and thoughts on prostate cancer.

The purpose of this study was to assess African-American males' knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs regarding prostate cancer and early detection methods. This was a cross sectional study conducted with 67 (N = 67) African-American men to assess their knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs regarding prostate cancer and prostate cancer early detection methods Data collection occurred at several urban churches in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. Findings from this study suggest that 91% of the men did not consider prostate cancer screening embarrassing or painful; 86.9% agreed that their physician would think they should have a Digital Rectal Exam (DRE) and Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) tests performed, and believed in the efficacy of early prostate cancer screening However, 30% of the men would not want to know if they had prostate cancer, and 53.2% did not believe they were likely to get prostate cancer in the future. The implications and results of this study support the need for ongoing prostate education and screening programs for African-American men.

HIV risk behaviors in African American males.

Human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune syndrome (HIV/AIDS) infection is the fifth leading cause of death for people who are 25-44 years in the United States, and is the leading cause of death for African American men ages 35-44. The incidence rates for HIV among African Americans are steadily increasing, despite wide-spread campaigns to educate the public about the disease. The purpose of this article is to review the epidemiology and statistics related to HIV/AIDS, as well as changes in the epidemic among African American males. A review of the literature was conducted which specifically focused on HIV risk behaviors, changing patterns of behavior, and risk modification among African American males. Opportunities for future research are also detailed.

What we thought we knew: African American males' perceptions of prostate cancer and screening methods.

This study applied the Health Belief Model in determining African American male's knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of prostate cancer and early detection methods. The ultimate value of the information assessed from this population was used to design specific theory-based, culturally relevant interventions which may decrease mortality in this high-risk population. Two focus groups were conducted with African-American men whose ages ranged from 38-80 years. After consenting to audio-taping, participants completed a survey questionnaire and viewed a culturally appropriate video on prostate cancer. Results indicate that, on average, the men believed in the efficacy of prostate cancer early detection methods. Study participants felt physicians did not adequately screen or suggest that they be screened for prostate cancer. Men between 40 and 50 years of age expressed concern about possible changes in their sex life if diagnosed with prostate cancer. Despite having limited knowledge of prostate cancer they considered a digital rectal examination to be embarrassing and uncomfortable. However, they were not opposed to having the procedure done.