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Cancer information-seeking experiences: the implications of Hispanic ethnicity and Spanish language
Robin C Vanderpool1, Julie Kornfeld, Lila Finney Rutten
1Mid South Region Cancer Information Service, University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Control Program 2365 Harrodsburg Road, Suite A230, Lexington, KY 40504, USA. robin@cis.uky.edu
Background:
Strategies to support cancer information-seeking among Hispanics are needed.
Methods:
We analyzed data from the 2005 Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS) to explore cancer information-seeking experiences among respondents according to ethnicity and language of interview.
Results:
Over 80% of Spanish-speaking Hispanics had never looked for cancer information. Compared to English-speaking respondents, Spanish-speaking Hispanics who sought cancer information indicated their search took a lot of effort (67%), was hard to understand (54%), and frustrating (42%). Spanish-speaking Hispanics noted minimal confidence in obtaining cancer information.
Conclusions:
Language and cultural differences must be considered in the design, implementation, and dissemination of cancer information.
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