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Cancer-related information sought by the general public: Evidence from the National Cancer Institute's Cancer Information Service, 2002-2003

  1. Author:
    Rutten, L. J. F.
    Squiers, L.
    Hesse, B.

  2. Author Address

    NCI, SAIC Frederick Inc, Hlth Commun & Informat Res Branch, Behav Res Program,Div Canc Ontrol & Populat Sci, Frederick, MD 21701 USA. NCI, Off Canc Informat Serv, Off Commun, Bethesda, MD 20892 USA. NCI, Div Canc Control & Populat Sci, Hlth Commun & Informat Res Branch, Bethesda, MD 20892 USA.;Rutten, LJF, 6130 Execut Blvd,Room 4051A,MSC 7365, Bethesda, MD 20892 USA.;finneyl@mail.nih.gov
    1. Year: 2007
    2. Date: Sum
  2. Journal: Journal of Cancer Education
    1. 22
    2. 2
    3. Pages: 91-98
  4. Type of Article: Article
  5. ISSN: 0885-8195
  1. Abstract:

    Background. We examined the main topics of inquiry (Subjects of Interaction-SOI) of calls made by the general public to the National Cancer Institute's Cancer Information Service's (CIS) 1-800-4-CANCER telephone information service. Methods. We analyzed data from 37,620 callers to the CIS between September 2002 and August 2003. We conducted frequencies, chi-squares, and logistic regressions to ascertain sample characteristics and sociodemographic correlates of each SOL Results. We found differences in discussion of the 7 main SOI by age, sex, ethnicity, race, and education. Conclusions. Findings inform the CIS' and other organizations' efforts to develop and disseminate cancer information.

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