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Rising Stars of Research and Scholarship Invited Student Posters

Abstract

The purpose of this survey is to determine the extent of student understanding on how their personal cellphone usage (i. e., texting, calling, internet usage) may impact their risk for cancer development and their knowledge of the overall risk factors of cancer.

Description

45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Author Details

Alexandra Caroline Piedrahita, SN; TeShundrea T. Frederick, BSN; Cynthia Patrice Beavers Robertson, SN - Northwestern State University College of Nursing and School of Allied Health, Shreveport, LA, USA

Sigma Membership

Beta Xi

Lead Author Affiliation

Northwestern State University, Shreveport, Louisiana, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

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Keywords:

Awareness, Cancer, Cellphones

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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Cancer and cell phone usage: Risks among college students

Washington, DC, USA

The purpose of this survey is to determine the extent of student understanding on how their personal cellphone usage (i. e., texting, calling, internet usage) may impact their risk for cancer development and their knowledge of the overall risk factors of cancer.