Comparing Transactional eHealth Literacy of Individuals With Cancer and Surrogate Information Seekers: Mixed Methods Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The number of adults entering higher-risk age groups for receiving a cancer diagnosis is rising, with predicted numbers of cancer cases expected to increase by nearly 50% by 2050. Living with cancer puts exceptional burdens on individuals and families during treatment and survivorship, including how they navigate their relationships with one another. One role that a member of a support network may enact is that of a surrogate seeker, who seeks information in an informal capacity on behalf of others. Individuals with cancer and surrogate seekers often use the internet to learn about cancer, but differences in their skills and strategies have received little empirical attention.

Objective

This study aimed to examine the eHealth literacy of individuals with cancer an

SUBMITTER: Vasquez TS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9557759 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature