Attitudes toward a cancer coalition: Implications for coalition health communication
Abstract
A cancer coalition is a communication hub for cancer patients that may help address cancer by promoting health and mitigating health issues. Attitudes toward a cancer coalition may be important in determining whether or not patients participate or utilize a coalition. However, little is known about the attitudes of cancer patients toward a cancer coalition, its services, and toward participation. This study addresses this gap by investigating these attitudes. The results encourage the development of a cancer coalition in states that do not yet have a coalition. Effective coalition health communication was found to be a pivotal service that cancer patients wanted and that could circumvent potential unfavorable attitudes.
Degree
M.S.
Advisors
Mattson, Purdue University.
Subject Area
Communication|Public health|Oncology
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