Prevalence and age-related patterns in health information-seeking behaviors and technology use among skin cancer survivors: Survey study Journal Article
| Authors: | Marchetti, M. A.; Sar-Graycar, L.; Dusza, S. W.; Nanda, J. K.; Kurtansky, N.; Rotemberg, V. M.; Hay, J. L. |
| Article Title: | Prevalence and age-related patterns in health information-seeking behaviors and technology use among skin cancer survivors: Survey study |
| Abstract: | Background: Information is an unmet need among cancer survivors. There is a paucity of population-based data examining the health information.seeking behaviors and attitudes of skin cancer survivors. Objective: We aimed to identify the prevalence and patterns of health information.seeking behaviors and attitudes among skin cancer survivors across age groups. Methods: We analyzed population-based data from the 2019 Health Information National Trends Survey 5 (Cycle 3). Results: The 5438 respondents included 346 (6.4%) skin cancer survivors (mean age 65.8 years); of the 346 skin cancer survivors, the majority were White (96.4% [weighted percentages]), and 171 (47.8%) were men. Most reported having ever looked for health- (86.1%) or cancer-related (76.5%) information; 28.2% stated their last search took a lot of effort, and 21.6% were frustrated. The internet was most often cited as being the first source that was recently used for health or medical information (45.6%). Compared to skin cancer survivors younger than 65 years old, those 65 years of age or older were more likely to see a doctor first for important health information (≥65 years: 68.3%;<65 years: 36.2%; P<.001) and less likely to have health and wellness apps (≥65 years: 26.4%; <65 years: 54.0%, P=.10), to have watched a health-related YouTube video (≥65 years: 13.3%; <65 years: 27.4%; P=.02), and to have used electronic means to look for information (≥65 years: 61.4%;<65 years: 82.3%, P<.001) Conclusions: Searches for health information are common among skin cancer survivors, but behaviors and attitudes are associated with age, which highlights the importance of access to doctors and personalized information sources. ©Michael Armando Marchetti, Liliane Sar-Graycar, Stephen W Dusza, Japbani K Nanda, Nicholas Kurtansky, Veronica M Rotemberg, Jennifer L Hay. |
| Keywords: | analysis; melanoma; skin cancer; internet; oncology; dermatology; survey; information; health information; cancer; hints |
| Journal Title: | JMIR Dermatology |
| Volume: | 5 |
| Issue: | 2 |
| ISSN: | 2562-0959 |
| Publisher: | JMIR Publications, Inc |
| Date Published: | 2022-04-01 |
| Start Page: | e36256 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.2196/36256 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| PMCID: | PMC9910806 |
| PUBMED: | 36776536 |
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| Notes: | Article -- Export Date: 1 June 2022 -- Source: Scopus |
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