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Journal of Cancer Survivorship

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15.07.2020

Persistent digital divide in health-related internet use among cancer survivors: findings from the Health Information National Trends Survey, 2003–2018

verfasst von: Naleef Fareed, Christine M. Swoboda, Pallavi Jonnalagadda, Timothy R. Huerta

Erschienen in: Journal of Cancer Survivorship | Ausgabe 1/2021

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Abstract

Purpose

Prior research on the use of the internet among cancer survivors indicates a digital divide. The online landscape and patterns of information consumption, however, have notably changed over the past decade necessitating an updated examination of health-related internet use (HRIU) among cancer survivors.

Methods

Using survey data from 2003, 2005, 2007, 2011, 2013, 2017, and 2018 Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS) iterations, the objectives of this study were to report prevalence, trends, and user profiles in HRIU in terms of emailing doctors, buying medicine online, and support group participation. Descriptive analyses and weighted multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed.

Results

Cancer survivors who reported not using the internet were more likely to be older, belong to ethnic minorities, be less educated, and reside in rural areas as compared with those who reported using the internet. Except for participation in online support groups, all other types of HRIU increased in prevalence across the years.

Conclusions

Consistent with the increased penetration of the internet and the altered online health communication landscape, we found increased prevalence of HRIU among cancer survivors. However, the digital divide persists in terms of internet access. These findings can inform initiatives to bridge the gap among survivors of varying profiles in using the internet for their health needs.

Implications for Cancer Survivors

There is increased reliance on online platforms to obtain and communicate health-related information. The risk with this approach is potential oversight of ensuring equity in terms of internet access and technology literacy among survivors.

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Titel: Persistent digital divide in health-related internet use among cancer survivors: findings from the Health Information National Trends Survey, 2003–2018
verfasst von: Naleef Fareed
Christine M. Swoboda
Pallavi Jonnalagadda
Timothy R. Huerta
Publikationsdatum: 15.07.2020
Verlag: Springer US
Erschienen in: Journal of Cancer Survivorship / Ausgabe 1/2021
Print ISSN: 1932-2259
Elektronische ISSN: 1932-2267
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11764-020-00913-8

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Persistent digital divide in health-related internet use among cancer survivors: findings from the Health Information National Trends Survey, 2003–2018

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