Sources of health information among U.S. cancer survivors: results from the health information national trends survey (HINTS)

Jackson, Inimfon; Osaghae, Ikponmwosa; Ananaba, Nnenna; Etuk, Aniekeme; Jackson, Nsikak; Chido-Amajuoyi, Onyema Greg

doi:10.3934/publichealth.2020031

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“…This result is similar to earlier research by Jackson et al [ 31 ]; Ayandipo et al [ 32 ] that identified health workers as the primary sources of health information among cancer patients. This conclusion also corroborates the findings of a systematic review and empirical research on information sources among cancer patients, which indicated that health professionals were the most often used source of information [ 33 , 34 ].…”

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Influence of Information Sources on Women’s Behavioural Practice towards Breast Cancer in Lagos, Nigeria

Adedoyin

Adesina²,

Adeyeye³

et al. 2022

Healthcare

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The global burden of breast cancer is increasing with an effect on the physical, mental and socio-economic wellbeing of the human population. Existing studies have majorly focused on the prevalent rate and clinical analysis of the disease, to the neglect of the nexus of information sources and breast cancer behaviours. This study examined the influence of information sources on perceived susceptibility, perceived severity and perceived barrier of women towards breast cancer and breast self-examination in Lagos state, Nigeria. A cross-sectional survey was employed in eliciting information from 400 women respondents randomly selected through the multistage sampling technique method. The study revealed that Internet-related channels of communication had a greater influence on susceptibility and severity perceptions of women. On the perceived barrier of women towards breast self-examination, the majority were influenced by interpersonal networks of communication (friends and relatives). Based on the findings, this study concludes that information sources play a pivotal role in the breast cancer beliefs and behavioural practices towards breast self-examination among women in Lagos state, Nigeria. It is therefore recommended that a national communication policy that will incorporate the use of information sources to strategically influence the beliefs and behavioural practices of women towards breast cancer management in Nigeria be developed.

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confidence: 92%

Influence of Information Sources on Women’s Behavioural Practice towards Breast Cancer in Lagos, Nigeria

Adedoyin

Adesina²,

Adeyeye³

et al. 2022

Healthcare

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“…In an effort to learn about healthy behaviors after cancer, many survivors turn to the internet for information. 137,138 Evidencebased information on nutrition and physical activity for cancer survivors is available online through sources such as the ACS, ACSM, and AICR. However, there is also a plethora of misinformation on internet sites-and on social media sites in particular.…”

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“…Survivors, particularly those living in small communities and rural areas, may have difficulty finding programs that meet their unique needs after cancer diagnosis. In an effort to learn about healthy behaviors after cancer, many survivors turn to the internet for information 137,138 . Evidence‐based information on nutrition and physical activity for cancer survivors is available online through sources such as the ACS, ACSM, and AICR.…”

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American Cancer Society nutrition and physical activity guideline for cancer survivors

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Thomson

Sullivan

et al. 2022

CA A Cancer J Clinicians

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The overall 5‐year relative survival rate for all cancers combined is now 68%, and there are over 16.9 million survivors in the United States. Evidence from laboratory and observational studies suggests that factors such as diet, physical activity, and obesity may affect risk for recurrence and overall survival after a cancer diagnosis. The purpose of this American Cancer Society guideline is to provide evidence‐based, cancer‐specific recommendations for anthropometric parameters, physical activity, diet, and alcohol intake for reducing recurrence and cancer‐specific and overall mortality. The audiences for this guideline are health care providers caring for cancer survivors as well as cancer survivors and their families. The guideline is intended to serve as a resource for informing American Cancer Society programs, health policy, and the media. Sources of evidence that form the basis of this guideline are systematic literature reviews, meta‐analyses, pooled analyses of cohort studies, and large randomized clinical trials published since 2012. Recommendations for nutrition and physical activity during cancer treatment, informed by current practice, large cancer care organizations, and reviews of other expert bodies, are also presented. To provide additional context for the guidelines, the authors also include information on the relationship between health‐related behaviors and comorbidities, long‐term sequelae and patient‐reported outcomes, and health disparities, with attention to enabling survivors' ability to adhere to recommendations. Approaches to meet survivors' needs are addressed as well as clinical care coordination and resources for nutrition and physical activity counseling after a cancer diagnosis.

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“…This process, though carrying potential benefits, may require a significant amount of cognitive effort and subsequently pose a barrier to the implementation of information relevant to one’s own health (Xiao et al, 2014). Given that cancer information seeking is a critical behaviour, particularly for cancer survivors, who often seek this type of information beyond their doctors (Jackson et al, 2020), distrust in (some of) its sources may have negative impact on own health including the likelihood of survivorship.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Several studies have found that regardless of cancer survivorship status, population categories differ with respect to preferences for cancer information source. Previous research has found that compared to younger populations, people aged 65 and older were less likely to prefer the Internet (Sinky et al, 2018) and were more likely to prefer interpersonal communication as a way to obtain health information (Jackson et al, 2020). Among cancer survivors, a similar association was found between people aged 75 and above, and younger age groups (Finney Rutten et al, 2016).…”

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confidence: 99%

Trust in cancer information and source preference in later life

Rosenberg

2023

Health Education Journal

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Objective: To examine the association between older adults’ trust in cancer information and their preference for sources of this type of information. Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: The USA. Method: The data were obtained from Health Information National Trends Survey 5 Cycle 4 (2020). The sample included older Internet users ( N = 1,223). Results: Higher trust in cancer information from doctors and from religious organisations and leaders, as well as lower trust in cancer information from government health agencies and charitable organisations related to a greater preference for doctors. Greater preference for the Internet was a function of lower trust in cancer information from doctors and higher trust in cancer information from government health agencies. Finally, lower trust in cancer information from doctors and higher trust in cancer information from charitable organisations were associated with greater preference for cancer organisations as a primary source of cancer information. Conclusion: The results imply that doctors represent an source of cancer information, trust in which plays an important role with respect to preference for other sources. The results generally suggest that the trust older adults put in cancer information from different sources appears as a major predictor of their preference for the source of this information.

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Sources of health information among U.S. cancer survivors: results from the health information national trends survey (HINTS)

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Influence of Information Sources on Women’s Behavioural Practice towards Breast Cancer in Lagos, Nigeria

Influence of Information Sources on Women’s Behavioural Practice towards Breast Cancer in Lagos, Nigeria

American Cancer Society nutrition and physical activity guideline for cancer survivors

Trust in cancer information and source preference in later life

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