Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors' Perspectives on Their Internet Use for Seeking Information on Healthy Eating and Exercise

Ryan Mooney; Mahasen Samhouri; Avery Holton; Katie A. Devine; Anne C. Kirchhoff; Jennifer Wright; Yelena P. Wu

doi:10.1089/jayao.2016.0059

Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors' Perspectives on Their Internet Use for Seeking Information on Healthy Eating and Exercise

Ryan Mooney, Mahasen Samhouri, Avery Holton, Katie A. Devine, Anne C. Kirchhoff, Jennifer Wright, Yelena P. Wu

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Abstract

Purpose: To explore adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors' internet use in seeking healthy lifestyle behavior (HLB) information on diet and exercise. Methods: Twenty-five AYA cancer survivors participated in focus groups or interviews. Data were analyzed using qualitative content analysis. Results: Most survivors (92%) sought HLB information from internet sources. Key issues included the following: (1) too much information available, (2) information not meeting survivors' unique needs, and (3) concerns about trustworthiness of information. Conclusion: Although AYA cancer survivors use the internet to seek HLB information, internet resources could be modified to better meet the needs of AYA cancer survivors.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	367-371
Number of pages	5
Journal	Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology
Volume	6
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1089/jayao.2016.0059
State	Published - Jun 2017

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Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Oncology

Keywords

Healthy lifestyle behavior
adherence
information seeking
internet use
qualitative
survivorship

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