• Harrynauth Persaud and Johnathan P Overton.
• Physician Assistant Program - CUNY York College, 94-20 Guy R. Brewer Blvd, Jamaica, New York 11451, USA. Electronic address: hpersaud@york.cuny.edu.
• J Natl Med Assoc. 2023 Feb 1; 115 (1): 465246-52.

IntroductionHealth screening is considered a vital intervention in public health practices. Despite the strong emphasis on the need for preventative health screenings, little attention is focused on many immigrant populations. Indo-Guyanese immigrants are one of the ethnically minoritized populations facing these challenges. This study aims to identify factors associated with the likelihood that Indo-Guyanese men will undergo screening for prostate cancer.MethodsThis study is guided by a mixed-method approach incorporating both quantitative and qualitative analyses. A total of 20 participants were recruited via a snowball technique. Correlation between variables was conducted using IBM SPSS Statistics Version 27, while the qualitative data underwent a rigorous process of analysis and interpretation.ResultsEducation, income, understanding of risk factors, and considering self at risk were positively correlated with screening. Knowledge of prostate cancer and knowledge of the screening process was negatively correlated with screening.ConclusionImmigrant health has a significant impact on the U.S. public health system. Timely identification of potential barriers and providing culturally competent solutions and services will ensure a safe and healthy nation.Copyright © 2022 National Medical Association. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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