Ryan Mooney1, Mahasen Samhouri1, Avery Holton2, Katie A Devine3, Anne C Kirchhoff4,5, Jennifer Wright4, Yelena P Wu1,5. 1. 1 Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of Utah , Salt Lake City, Utah. 2. 2 Department of Communication, University of Utah , Salt Lake City, Utah. 3. 3 Department of Medicine, Section of Population Science, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey , New Brunswick, New Jersey. 4. 4 Department of Pediatrics, University of Utah , Salt Lake City, Utah. 5. 5 Cancer Control and Population Sciences, Huntsman Cancer Institute , Salt Lake City, Utah.
Abstract
PURPOSE: To explore adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors' internet use in seeking healthy lifestyle behavior (HLB) information on diet and exercise. METHODS: Twenty-five AYA cancer survivors participated in focus groups or interviews. Data were analyzed using qualitative content analysis. RESULTS: Most survivors (92%) sought HLB information from internet sources. Key issues included the following: (1) too much information available, (2) information not meeting survivors' unique needs, and (3) concerns about trustworthiness of information. CONCLUSION: Although AYA cancer survivors use the internet to seek HLB information, internet resources could be modified to better meet the needs of AYA cancer survivors.
PURPOSE: To explore adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors' internet use in seeking healthy lifestyle behavior (HLB) information on diet and exercise. METHODS: Twenty-five AYA cancer survivors participated in focus groups or interviews. Data were analyzed using qualitative content analysis. RESULTS: Most survivors (92%) sought HLB information from internet sources. Key issues included the following: (1) too much information available, (2) information not meeting survivors' unique needs, and (3) concerns about trustworthiness of information. CONCLUSION: Although AYA cancer survivors use the internet to seek HLB information, internet resources could be modified to better meet the needs of AYA cancer survivors.
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adherence; healthy lifestyle behavior; information seeking; internet use; qualitative; survivorship
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