Abstract
A cause for health disparities is lack of health risk and promotion knowledge. Participants will learn the topics of avoidance as well as the comfort college students experience when discussing cancer and health topics within their families. Examining cancer and health communication highlights the need for knowing familial health risks.
Sigma Membership
Non-member
Lead Author Affiliation
Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, USA
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Cancer and Health Communication, College Students, Family
Recommended Citation
Dickey, Sabrina L. and Ouma, Christine, "An examination of family cancer and health communication among college students and their families" (2019). Convention. 2.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2019/presentations_2019/2
Conference Name
45th Biennial Convention
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Washington, DC, USA
Conference Year
2019
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An examination of family cancer and health communication among college students and their families
Washington, DC, USA
A cause for health disparities is lack of health risk and promotion knowledge. Participants will learn the topics of avoidance as well as the comfort college students experience when discussing cancer and health topics within their families. Examining cancer and health communication highlights the need for knowing familial health risks.
Description
45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.