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.

Description

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

Author Details

Sabrina L. Dickey, PhD, RN, College of Nursing, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Christine Ouma, PhD, Mathematics, Physical and Computational Sciences, University of Cincinnati, Blue Ash, Ohio, USA

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

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.