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Cancer Information Overload Across Time: Evidence from Two Longitudinal Studies

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: A majority of U.S. adults report feeling overwhelmed by the amount of available cancer information, termed cancer information overload (CIO). Research has demonstrated CIO is prevalent and negatively related to health behaviors, but no study to date has examined this disposition across time. Two longitudinal studies – a colonoscopy intervention among older U.S. adults (N = 237) and an HPV vaccination intervention among young U.S. women (N = 411) – were utilized to examine CIO stability across time and its relationship to prevention intentions and indifference. CIO increased indifference for non-adherent individuals but had no effect on intentions. CIO was stable in study 1 but not study 2, suggesting CIO stabilizes across the life course. Results also support a five-item measure of CIO.

Source: Health Communication

DOI: 10.1080/10410236.2022.2038866

Authors: Helen Lillie, Rachael A. Katz, Nick Carcioppolo, Elizabeth A. Giorgi, Jakob D. Jensen

Institutions: University of Utah, University of Miami, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

Language: English

Topic: Health Literacy and Information Accessibility

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering