Inclusion of underserved racial and ethnic groups in cancer intervention research using new media: a systematic literature review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

An increasing number of behavioral and psychosocial cancer interventions incorporate new media elements that are digital, networked, and interactive. However, it is unclear to what extent new media is being leveraged to benefit underserved racial and ethnic groups who disproportionately bear the burden of cancer. This inquiry is timely in light of growing evidence that these groups are receptive to new media. A systematic literature review was conducted to assess the inclusion of these groups in research on cancer-related new media interventions and use of new media to reduce racial and ethnic cancer disparities.

Methods

A systematic search of three databases was conducted for articles published between January 2000 and March 2012 that presented studies of user ex

SUBMITTER: Thompson HS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3881998 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature