Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening and follow-up investigations in M¿ori and non-M¿ori men in New Zealand

Conclusions: Maori men were half as likely to be screened compared to non-Maori men. This probably explains the lower reported incidence of prostate cancer for Maori men. Practice characteristics had a major influence on screening rates. Large variation in screening behaviour among practices and differences in follow-up investigations for men with an elevated PSA result seems to reflect the uncertainty among GPs regarding PSA screening and management.
Source: BMC Family Practice - Category: Primary Care Authors: Source Type: research