Date of Award
Spring 2015
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Communication
First Advisor
Marifran Mattson
Committee Chair
Marifran Mattson
Committee Member 1
Torsten Reimer
Committee Member 2
Teasa Thompson
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.
Recommended Citation
Lam Shih Kian, Chervin, "Attitudes toward a cancer coalition: Implications for coalition health communication" (2015). Open Access Theses. 482.
https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/open_access_theses/482
