Documenting Cancer Information Seeking Behavior and Risk Perception in the Hualapai Indian Community to Inform a Community Health Program

Journal of Community Health
Nicolette Teufel-ShoneSandra L Irwin

Abstract

Cancer incidence among American Indians (AIs) is low, yet their 5-year relative survival rate is the second lowest of all U.S. populations. Culturally relevant cancer prevention education is key to achieve health equity. This collaborative project of the Hualapai Tribe and University of Arizona modified the National Cancer Institute's 2003 Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS) to yield a more culturally relevant cancer information survey to document the health seeking behaviors and perceptions of cancer risks and preventability of AI adults residing in the Hualapai Indian community. A team of health care providers, educators and cancer survivors (six native and three non-natives) completed the adaptation. Four trained native surveyors administered the survey using a random household survey design. The Hualapai HINTS was well accepted (<5% refusal rate) and was completed by 205 adults (20.5% of all adult residents). Respondents reported a preference for and a trust in verbal cancer information and communication with health care professionals (77.1% preference; 57.4% trust) and at workshops (75.2% preference; 45.5% trust). Respondents were aware of some health behaviors associated with a reduced cancer risk, e.g., avo...Continue Reading

References

May 11, 2002·Health Physics·Steven L Simon, André Bouville
Oct 30, 2004·Journal of Health Communication·David E NelsonSara Alden
Apr 28, 2006·Journal of Health Communication·Lila J Finney RuttenBradford Hesse
May 5, 2007·Health Education & Behavior : the Official Publication of the Society for Public Health Education·Nikki A HawkinsLucy A Peipins
May 18, 2007·Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention : a Publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, Cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology·Jeff Niederdeppe, Andrea Gurmankin Levy
Jul 10, 2007·Journal of Genetic Counseling·Gwyneth ReesPaul R Martin
Jul 16, 2008·Pharmaceutical Research·Preetha AnandBharat B Aggarwal
Jun 21, 2011·CA: a Cancer Journal for Clinicians·Rebecca SiegelAhmedin Jemal
Aug 16, 2011·Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved·Mary K CanalesNina S Wampler
Jan 15, 2013·Women's Health Issues : Official Publication of the Jacobs Institute of Women's Health·Kelly L GonzalesWilliam G Henderson

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Citations

Nov 22, 2019·Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice·Gary GrootTracey Carr
Jul 24, 2020·Journal of Cancer Education : the Official Journal of the American Association for Cancer Education·Carmenlita ChiefEyal Oren

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Related Concepts

Trending Feeds

COVID-19

Coronaviruses encompass a large family of viruses that cause the common cold as well as more serious diseases, such as the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19; formally known as 2019-nCoV). Coronaviruses can spread from animals to humans; symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties; in more severe cases, infection can lead to death. This feed covers recent research on COVID-19.

Blastomycosis

Blastomycosis fungal infections spread through inhaling Blastomyces dermatitidis spores. Discover the latest research on blastomycosis fungal infections here.

Nuclear Pore Complex in ALS/FTD

Alterations in nucleocytoplasmic transport, controlled by the nuclear pore complex, may be involved in the pathomechanism underlying multiple neurodegenerative diseases including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Dementia. Here is the latest research on the nuclear pore complex in ALS and FTD.

Applications of Molecular Barcoding

The concept of molecular barcoding is that each original DNA or RNA molecule is attached to a unique sequence barcode. Sequence reads having different barcodes represent different original molecules, while sequence reads having the same barcode are results of PCR duplication from one original molecule. Discover the latest research on molecular barcoding here.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a disease characterized by unexplained disabling fatigue; the pathology of which is incompletely understood. Discover the latest research on chronic fatigue syndrome here.

Evolution of Pluripotency

Pluripotency refers to the ability of a cell to develop into three primary germ cell layers of the embryo. This feed focuses on the mechanisms that underlie the evolution of pluripotency. Here is the latest research.

Position Effect Variegation

Position Effect Variagation occurs when a gene is inactivated due to its positioning near heterochromatic regions within a chromosome. Discover the latest research on Position Effect Variagation here.

STING Receptor Agonists

Stimulator of IFN genes (STING) are a group of transmembrane proteins that are involved in the induction of type I interferon that is important in the innate immune response. The stimulation of STING has been an active area of research in the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. Here is the latest research on STING receptor agonists.

Microbicide

Microbicides are products that can be applied to vaginal or rectal mucosal surfaces with the goal of preventing, or at least significantly reducing, the transmission of sexually transmitted infections. Here is the latest research on microbicides.