Testing the Effects of the Addition of Videos to a Website Promoting Environmental Breast Cancer Risk Reduction Practices: Are Videos Worth It?

Perrault, Evan K.; Silk, Kami J.

doi:10.1080/00909882.2013.854400

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“…Educational videos and animation employed in the context of health care have been shown to increase patients’ knowledge of their own condition and their compliance with care [58,59], recall of oncology information [60], decision making, and self-efficacy [61]. However, audio visual material was only incorporated into 11% (9/85) of the sites evaluated.…”

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Online Health Information Regarding Male Infertility: An Evaluation of Readability, Suitability, and Quality

Robins¹,

Barr²,

Idelson³

et al. 2016

Interact J Med Res

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BackgroundMany men lack knowledge about male infertility, and this may have consequences for their reproductive and general health. Men may prefer to seek health information online, but these sources of information vary in quality.ObjectiveThe objective of this study is to determine if online sources of information regarding male infertility are readable, suitable, and of appropriate quality for Internet users in the general population.MethodsThis study used a cross-sectional design to evaluate online sources resulting from search engine queries. The following categories of websites were considered: (1) Canadian fertility clinics, (2) North American organizations related to fertility, and (3) the first 20 results of Google searches using the terms “male infertility” and “male fertility preservation” set to the search locations worldwide, English Canada, and French Canada. Websites that met inclusion criteria (N=85) were assessed using readability indices, the Suitability Assessment of Materials (SAM), and the DISCERN tool. The associations between website affiliation (government, university/medical, non-profit organization, commercial/corporate, private practice) and Google placement to readability, suitability, and quality were also examined.ResultsNone of the sampled websites met recommended levels of readability. Across all websites, the mean SAM score for suitability was 45.37% (SD 11.21), or “adequate”, while the DISCERN mean score for quality was 43.19 (SD 10.46) or “fair”. Websites that placed higher in Google obtained a higher overall score for quality with an r (58) value of -.328 and a P value of .012, but this position was not related to readability or suitability. In addition, 20% of fertility clinic websites did not include fertility information for men.ConclusionsThere is a lack of high quality online sources of information on male fertility. Many websites target their information to women, or fail to meet established readability criteria for the general population. Since men may prefer to seek health information online, it is important that health care professionals develop high quality sources of information on male fertility for the general population.

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Online Health Information Regarding Male Infertility: An Evaluation of Readability, Suitability, and Quality

Robins¹,

Barr²,

Idelson³

et al. 2016

Interact J Med Res

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“…Prior studies have either assessed specific websites, such as particular online media outlets 47 or specific chemicals. 48 To our knowledge, our study is the first to focus on multiple, suspected environmental risk factors to assess the current state of information available on the Internet. Our comprehensive analysis found that webpages were generally credible and contained information on research studies mainly from studies popularized by the media.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Specific to environmental factors related to breast cancer risk, research has focused either on certain environmental factors, effects of visual presentation in communication of health risk, or information available in the news media. 47,48 Accuracy of content, readability, and cultural sensitivity are important for the communication of environmental risks of breast cancer because of the variety of environmental exposures studied, the debate on the conclusiveness of current findings, misinterpretation of findings in the media. 49 Effective environmental risk communication for breast cancer also underscores the need for more research and collaboration between clinicians, health educators, and media professionals for improved public knowledge.…”

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A Comprehensive Analysis of How Environmental Risks of Breast Cancer Are Portrayed on the Internet

Kulkarni

Lewis

Adams

et al. 2018

American Journal of Health Education

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Background Effective online communication about the environmental risk factors of breast cancer is essential because of the multitude of environmental exposures and debate regarding the conclusiveness of scientific evidence. Purpose The aim of this study was to assess the content, readability, and cultural sensitivity of online resources focused on the environmental risks factors of breast cancer. Methods A purposive sample of webpages focused on environmental risk factors of breast cancer was obtained through a Google search using 17 search terms. Using nonparametric statistics, we assessed the content, readability, and cultural appropriateness of 235 webpages. Results Eighty-two percent of webpages referred to research studies in their content. For the majority of sites, readability was at a high-school reading grade level. Webpages were not explicitly intended for specific racial/ethnic groups. Discussion Technical language and non-culturally specific messages may hinder users’ attention to and comprehension of online breast cancer information. Additional research is needed to examine in-depth the accuracy of this online content. Translation to Health Education Practice Findings suggest that collaborations between scientists, health educators, website designers/media professionals, and the community will be critical to the delivery of accurate, up-to-date, plain-language, and culturally sensitive information about breast cancer and the environment.

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“…They need help learning to facilitate these conversations in a health-promoting manner. Third-party, online, community-based approaches may be ideal in both disseminating environmental risk information and helping mothers and daughters navigate breast cancer risk conversations to promote their adoption of risk-reducing behaviors [ 6 , 9 , 10 , 11 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Mothers have reported that using third-party approaches like magazine articles helps them start conversations with their daughters and also enhances daughters’ comfort level with the topic of risk [ 2 , 6 ]. Studies also indicate that third-party, web-based approaches about environmental factors and breast cancer risk (e.g., videos about radiation risk and BPA/perfluorooctanoic acid) can positively affect mothers’ and daughters’ risk-reducing behavior [ 9 , 10 ]. Third-party approaches accessed online may be ideal as mothers report that the Internet is a primary source of health information, including when seeking breast cancer risk knowledge [ 25 , 26 , 27 ].…”

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Helping Mothers and Daughters Talk about Environmental Breast Cancer Risk and Risk-Reducing Lifestyle Behaviors

Fisher

Wright

Rising

et al. 2020

IJERPH

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Background: Mothers and daughters struggle to talk about breast cancer risk. Even less attention is paid to environmental determinants of cancer. Third-party online approaches can be helpful navigating these conversations. The aim of this study was to obtain feedback from mothers exposed to a social media intervention (“mommy bloggers”) and identify their preferences for message-design approaches that could help them talk to their daughter(s) about environmental breast cancer risk. Methods: We conducted semi-structured interviews with 50 mothers. A thematic analysis was conducted using the constant comparative method. Results: Mothers identified four approaches to message design that could help facilitate mother–daughter communication about environmental breast cancer risk. These included two action-oriented approaches that centered on getting the conversation started and keeping the conversation going and two approaches based on lifespan factors to promote daughters’ engagement by using age-appropriate language and visuals and focusing on developmentally specific lifestyle behaviors. Mothers also provided recommended strategies within each approach. Conclusions: Mothers identified various approaches interventionists can utilize to overcome barriers to talking to daughters about environmental breast cancer risk. To promote mother–daughter communication, the messages should be action-oriented to facilitate interaction, but also developed with lifespan and developmental considerations in mind to engage daughters.

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Testing the Effects of the Addition of Videos to a Website Promoting Environmental Breast Cancer Risk Reduction Practices: Are Videos Worth It?

Cited by 22 publications

References 33 publications

Online Health Information Regarding Male Infertility: An Evaluation of Readability, Suitability, and Quality

Online Health Information Regarding Male Infertility: An Evaluation of Readability, Suitability, and Quality

A Comprehensive Analysis of How Environmental Risks of Breast Cancer Are Portrayed on the Internet

Helping Mothers and Daughters Talk about Environmental Breast Cancer Risk and Risk-Reducing Lifestyle Behaviors

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