How eHealth use and cancer information-seeking influence older adults' acceptance of genetic testing: Mediating roles of PIGI and cancer worry.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aims to investigate how eHealth use and information-seeking behavior affect older adults' acceptance of genetic testing, focusing on their participation in genetic tests and their willingness to adopt lifestyle changes based on test results. The research highlights the mediating roles of the perceived importance of genetic information (PIGI) and cancer worry.

Methods

This cross-sectional study used secondary data from the Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS 5, Cycle 4), conducted in 2020. The analysis included 1852 adults aged 60 and above. Two mediation models were tested using SPSS 25. Model 1 examined the relationship between eHealth use, perceived importance of genetic information (PIGI), and genetic test behavior. Model 2 analyzed how c

SUBMITTER: Zhu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11786290 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature