Hanna Heiman1, Christian Keinki1, Jutta Huebner2. 1. Medizinische Klinik II, Hämatologie und Internistische Onkologie, Universitätsklinikum Jena, Am Klinikum 1, 07747, Jena, Germany. 2. Medizinische Klinik II, Hämatologie und Internistische Onkologie, Universitätsklinikum Jena, Am Klinikum 1, 07747, Jena, Germany. jutta.huebner@med.uni-jena.de.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Our aim was to learn more about the association between the sources of information cancer patients and caregivers use and their eHealth literacy. METHODS: We distributed a standardized questionnaire among participants of a lecture program on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). RESULTS: Among 182 attendants, the Internet was the third most important source of information (57%), preceded by the oncologist (67%) and print media (61%). Print media was associated with female participants and web-based information with younger ones. Regarding eHealth literacy, more than half (58.5%) had an above average eHEALS score. Nevertheless, the biggest concern was not being able to differentiate between reliable and not reliable websites. The correlation between a high eHealth literacy and regular search of web-based cancer information was significant (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION: The number of people using the Internet as a source of cancer information has increased over the past years and will rise in the future. However, only half of the population has the knowledge and capability to access and differentiate the massive web-based data. Improving eHealth literacy within the public will expand the knowledge of regular patients and help them become a well-informed and equal partner in decision making.
OBJECTIVE: Our aim was to learn more about the association between the sources of information cancerpatients and caregivers use and their eHealth literacy. METHODS: We distributed a standardized questionnaire among participants of a lecture program on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). RESULTS: Among 182 attendants, the Internet was the third most important source of information (57%), preceded by the oncologist (67%) and print media (61%). Print media was associated with female participants and web-based information with younger ones. Regarding eHealth literacy, more than half (58.5%) had an above average eHEALS score. Nevertheless, the biggest concern was not being able to differentiate between reliable and not reliable websites. The correlation between a high eHealth literacy and regular search of web-based cancer information was significant (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION: The number of people using the Internet as a source of cancer information has increased over the past years and will rise in the future. However, only half of the population has the knowledge and capability to access and differentiate the massive web-based data. Improving eHealth literacy within the public will expand the knowledge of regular patients and help them become a well-informed and equal partner in decision making.
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Cancer; Health information; Internet; eHealth literacy
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