Cancer information-seeking experiences: the implications of Hispanic ethnicity and Spanish language
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  • BACKGROUND: Strategies to support cancer information-seeking among Hispanics are needed. METHODS: We analyzed data from the 2005 Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS) to explore cancer information-seeking experiences among respondents according to ethnicity and language of interview. RESULTS: Over 80% of Spanish-speaking Hispanics had never looked for cancer information. Compared to English-speaking respondents, Spanish-speaking Hispanics who sought cancer information indicated their search took a lot of effort (67%), was hard to understand (54%), and frustrating (42%). Spanish-speaking Hispanics noted minimal confidence in obtaining cancer information. CONCLUSIONS: Language and cultural differences must be considered in the design, implementation, and dissemination of cancer information.

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    publication date

  • 2009
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    keywords

  • Cancer
  • Communication
  • Health Education
  • Health Promotion
  • Racial Groups
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    volume

  • 24
  • issue

  • 2