Prostate Cancer
This section provides data from the 2003, 2005 & 2007 HINTS surveys, including survey numbers, respondent characteristics, estimated U.S. population numbers, charts, and trends.
Prostate Cancer |
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Asked in 2003? |
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Asked in 2007? |
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| Have you ever heard of a PSA or prostate-specific antigen test? | |||
| Have you ever had a PSA test? | |||
| When did you have your most recent PSA test? | |||
| Has a health care provider such as a doctor or nurse ever talked to you about a PSA test? | |
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| Thinking about the last time a health care provider talked to you about a PSA test, which of the following statements best describes your health care provider's recommendation about PSA tests? That you should have a PSA test. That you should NOT have a PSA test. Your health care provider did not make a recommendation. | |
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| Thinking about the last time a health care provider talked to you about a PSA test, did your health care provider encourage you to ask questions or express any concerns you had about PSA testing? Would you say yes, definitely; yes, somewhat; or no, not at all? | |
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| How likely do you think it is that you will develop prostate cancer in the future? | |
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| Compared to the average man your age, would you say that you are more likely to get prostate cancer, less likely, or about as likely? | |
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| How often do you worry about getting prostate cancer? | |
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| During the past 12 months, did a doctor, nurse, or other health professional advise you to get a PSA test? | |
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| How long before your most recent PSA test was the last one? | |
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