Minnessota Veterans Administration Study

CLIENT

Melissa Partin, Ph.D. Minneapolis Veterans Administration

DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this survey was to assess veteran’s knowledge of prostate cancer screening and to test the effectiveness of an informational brochure and video, designed by the Minneapolis VA, on veteran’s level of knowledge about the benefits and risks of prostate cancer screening (n=1152). Veteran’s were called approximately one year later as part of a follow-up interview. At time 2 the response rate for time 1 completes was 78%.

PROJECT DIRECTOR

Debra Wright

DATE IN FIELD

May 2002 – August 2002