Cancer information-seeking experiences: the implications of Hispanic ethnicity and Spanish language.
BACKGROUND
Strategies to support cancer information-seeking among Hispanics are needed.


METHODS
We analyzed data from the 2005 Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS) to explore cancer information-seeking experiences among respondents according to ethnicity and language of interview.


RESULTS
Over 80% of Spanish-speaking Hispanics had never looked for cancer information. Compared to English-speaking respondents, Spanish-speaking Hispanics who sought cancer information indicated their search took a lot of effort (67%), was hard to understand (54%), and frustrating (42%). Spanish-speaking Hispanics noted minimal confidence in obtaining cancer information.


CONCLUSIONS
Language and cultural differences must be considered in the design, implementation, and dissemination of cancer information.
Vanderpool
Robin C
RC
Mid South Region Cancer Information Service, University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Control Program 2365 Harrodsburg Road, Suite A230, Lexington, KY 40504, USA. robin@cis.uky.edu
Kornfeld
Julie
J
Rutten
Lila Finney
LF
Squiers
Linda
L
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003144:Communication Barriers; D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D005260:Female; D006266:Health Education; D006293:Health Promotion; D006630:Hispanic or Latino / Q000208:ethnology*; D006801:Humans; D007255:Information Services / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D007802:Language; D008297:Male; D008490:Medical Informatics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000208:ethnology*; D055815:Young Adult