Public Trust in Scientists for Cancer Information Across Political Ideologies in the US.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Public trust in scientists is essential for effective cancer communication and uptake of cancer control strategies. However, growing political polarization in the US may affect trust in scientific authorities.

Objective

To determine whether political ideology is associated with trust in scientists as sources of cancer information, and whether individuals with more conservative political views would report lower levels of trust in scientists.

Design, setting, and participants

This survey study is a cross-sectional secondary analysis of the 2024 Health Information National Trends Survey, a nationally representative survey conducted by the National Cancer Institute. This population-based sample of noninstitutionalized US adults was collected by mail using a st

SUBMITTER: Wheldon CW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12679320 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature