Global celebrities' effect on health awareness among Jordanians: A study using the case of Angelina Jolie

Celebrities' health decisions have long been associated with heightened awareness and health trend changes. This is the first study conducted in an Arab population investigating the impact of international celebrity news on local communities using the case of Angelia Jolie's (AJ) prophylac...

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Published in:Journal of genetic counseling 2019-10, Vol.28 (5), p.1021-1028
Main Authors: Al‐Hussaini, Maysa, Ammar, Khawlah, Kasasbeh, Nour, Sultan, Hala, Al‐Omari, Amal
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Angelina Jolie Effect
awareness
BRCA1 protein
Breast
Breast cancer
Celebrities
Clinical information
Community
ethics
family history
Family medical history
genetic counseling
Genetic screening
Genetic testing
Jordan
Mastectomy
Medical diagnosis
Medical ethics
News
Oophorectomy
Openness
Ovarian cancer
Ovariectomy
Patients
Prophylactic mastectomy
Questionnaires
Relatives
Surgery
Visitors
Women
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Summary:Celebrities' health decisions have long been associated with heightened awareness and health trend changes. This is the first study conducted in an Arab population investigating the impact of international celebrity news on local communities using the case of Angelia Jolie's (AJ) prophylactic mastectomy and oophorectomy surgeries. The objective was to measure the effect of publicized medical information on cancer genetic testing knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP). This is a cross‐sectional study using a semi‐structured, self‐administered questionnaire for clinic visitors at the King Hussein Cancer Center (KHCC). We had predominantly female (n = 262, 66.3%) and healthy participants (n = 248, 66.5%). Approximately 80.7% (n = 330) recognized AJ, the actress, and of these, 71% (n = 232) were aware of her recent diagnosis and prophylactic surgeries. Males reported a higher knowledge score (p 
ISSN:1059-7700
1573-3599
DOI:10.1002/jgc4.1154