Cancer information seeking among African Americans.
BACKGROUND
Relatively little is known about the factors that impact African Americans' health information seeking, a behavior relevant to cancer disparity.


METHODS
In this article, we examine African American cancer information seeking using data from Cancer Information Service (CIS) call data (N = 32,834 African American callers).


RESULTS
Compared to members of other racial groups, fewer African American callers sought information on prevention and psychosocial support. African American calls were likely to result in information on medical referrals and support services.


CONCLUSIONS
Increased knowledge of CIS resources relevant to treatment and support may increase African American use of CIS.
Department ofCommunity Health, Saint Louis University, School of Public Health, Health Communication, Research Laboratory, St. Louis, MO 63104, USA. sandervs@slu.edu
Vetta L Sanders
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Thompson
Patricia
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Cavazos-Rehg
Kimberly Y
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Tate
Amy
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Gaier
D022126:Access to Information; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001741:Black or African American / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D015438:Health Behavior; D019538:Health Care Surveys; D006266:Health Education; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology*; D012307:Risk Factors; D014481:United States