Social Determinants of Migrant Health Factors Impacting Prostate Cancer Care and Survivorship Among Sub-Saharan African and Caribbean Immigrant Men

This study is being done to understand what social factors affect health decisions for those who have immigrated from another country by examining how the immigration from Sub-Sahara Africa affects the experiences of participants regarding health-seeking behaviors, care, and treatment of prostate cancer. It also examines similarities and differences among participants based on their region of origin in Africa.

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Key information

Conditions

Prostate Carcinoma Genital Diseases Genital Diseases, Male Genital Neoplasms, Male Male Urogenital Diseases Neoplasms Neoplasms by Site Prostatic Diseases Prostatic Neoplasms Urogenital Diseases Urogenital Neoplasms

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia, United States

About this study

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:

I. To employ the social determinant of migrant health framework (International Organization for Migration, n.d.) to examine the impact of immigration on the health-seeking behaviors of SSAI including informed-decision making, psychosocial effects and coping mechanisms. (Phase I) II. To examine SDOMH factors among SSAI and CI men, including their migration experience and health behaviors. (Phase II)

OUTLINE: This is an observational study.

AIM I: Participants complete a survey and participate in an interview in person, over the phone, or via zoom on study.

AIM II: Participants complete an interview in person, over the phone, or via zoom on study.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

PHASE I:

Adult men originally from each of these geographic regions (East, West, Central, and Southern Africa) and have been diagnosed with prostate cancer
Able to provide written consent and conduct an interview
Able to speak and understand English
PHASE II:

Caribbean Immigrant men and SSAI men diagnosed with CaP within the last 10 years who identify as Black and speak English
Able to provide written consent and conduct an interview
Able to speak and understand English

Exclusion criteria

PHASE I:

Patients below the ages of 18, and those not belonging to any of four regions
Employees of Mayo Clinic will be excluded
Non-English speakers will not be included
PHASE II:

Individuals below the age of 18
Those not diagnosed with prostate cancer and individuals not from the regions described above
Employees of Mayo Clinic will be excluded
Non-English speakers will not be included

Treatment and study plan

Non-Interventional Study

Other

Non-interventional study

Primary outcomes

Qualitative Interview - identification of themes and constructs

Time frame: Baseline

Data will be collected during an in-depth interview and will be analyzed with an inductive, open coding approach, first identifying themes, then constructs that emerge from the data will be categorized and mapped, noting new concepts and constructs. Theme convergence and divergence will be assessed. The interview guide focuses on participants' experiences and health-seeking behaviors regarding prostate cancer prevention, detection, decision-making, treatment, care, and survivorship.
Immigrant social determinants of health factors that impact Sub-Saharan African Immigrant (SSAI) carcinoma of the prostate (CaP) survivors

Time frame: Baseline

From the data generated in Outcome 1 interviews, an interpretive framework or theoretical model for SSAI men will be developed to evaluate and identify factors that contribute to or exacerbate disparities in prostate cancer.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Mayo Clinic

Other

Collaborators

Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs

Registry information

Official study title

iCCARE Project # 4: Grounded Theory Study of the Social Determinants of Migrant Health Factors Impacting Prostate Cancer Care and Survivorship Among Sub-Saharan African and Caribbean Immigrant Men Diagnosed With Prostate Cancer

Important dates

Study start: 2023
Primary completion: 2026
Study completion: 2026
First posted: Jun 25, 2024
Registry last updated: Jan 21, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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