lunchandlearn presentation mens heatlh
TRANSCRIPT
Men’s Health
Cancer Prevention Education
Tony Grissett, Cancer Prevention Coordinator
Duval County Health Department
Presentation Goals
• To provide you with the tools needed to provide
culturally competent cancer risk reduction
education to minority males in Duval County.
• This presentation will cover:
1. Risk Factors
2. Cultural Barriers to Cancer Screenings
3. Initiatives to Address Cultural Barriers to Screening
Colon Cancer is Treatable!Early Detection Saves Lives
• The earlier it’s
detected, the
more treatment
options available!
• By the time most
black men go to
the doctor and get
diagnosed, the
cancer is in Stage
IV!
4
Colorectal Cancer
Disparities
•African American
men are
disproportionately
impacted by
colorectal cancer
•To effectively
address this issue
requires a keen
understanding of the
health practices and
beliefs of African
American men.
High Risk Population
African American
Over 40 years old
Family History of Cancer
High Fat/Low Fiber Diet
Overweight and/or Obese
Smoker
Men Tackling The Big
“C”In July 2010, 100 Black Men of
Jacksonville Inc., received a 3-year
$350,000 from the State of Florida’s
Office of Minority Health to increase
awareness of the importance of regular
cancer screenings in improving cancer
outcomes in Northeast Florida.
In January 2011, the 100 Black Men of
Jacksonville received a $30,000 grant
from the American Cancer Society to
specifically focus on preventing
colorectal cancer among African
American males in Duval County.
8
Reason Why Men Don’t Get Screened!
Lack of KnowledgeWhere is my colon and what does it
do?
Fear of losing manhoodA real man won’t do that!
Distrust of the healthcare
system•Tuskegee Experiment
•Failure to communicate with
physicians
Barrier #1
Increase Knowledge
What is a colon?
The last place food stops on it’s way out of the body.
What does it do?
Absorbs the remaining water and minerals the waste matter moves to the rectum.
Why should I get it checked?
Because you can die a painful death if you don’t
Barrier #2
Confront The Fear
masculinity - the trait of behaving in
ways considered typical for men
• Real Men Get Screened!
• Real Men Face Fears, Instead
of Running From Them
Barrier #3
Find a physician you can trust!
Creating a Partnership
1. Find a physician that you trust.
2. Work as a team to make health
decisions that work best for you.
Effective Communication
1. Write out your questions in
advance.
2. If you don’t understand something
your doctors says, stop him or her
and have them explain it again.
3. Take an advocate with you to the
appointment (wife, child, friend).
Men Tackling The Big “C”
www.mentacklingthebigc.com
1. Colorectal Cancer is Preventable
2. Early Detection is the Key
3. Get Screened
15
www.mentacklingthebigc.com
www.100blackmenjax.org
www.cancer.org
For more information visit these sites:
16