The Effect of Cancer Information Seeking on Perceptions of Cancer Risks, Fatalism, and Worry Among a U.S. National Sample

Volume: 48, Issue: 6, Pages: 366 - 373
Published: Aug 31, 2017
Abstract
Background: Information seeking is crucial in the health behavior context. Cancer information seeking may play a key role in individuals’ perceptions and subsequent health behaviors. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of cancer information seeking on perceptions of cancer worry, fatalism and risk. Methods: Data from the 2014 U.S. Health Information and National Trends Survey were used. Fatality index, lifetime...
Paper Details
Title
The Effect of Cancer Information Seeking on Perceptions of Cancer Risks, Fatalism, and Worry Among a U.S. National Sample
Published Date
Aug 31, 2017
Volume
48
Issue
6
Pages
366 - 373
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