An examination of cancer literacy among Appalachian versus non-Appalachian Kentucky college students

Examine factors contributing to high rates of Appalachian female cancer incidences and mortalities by examining cancer literacy and associated sociological influences among Appalachian university students. This study evaluated Appalachian and non-Appalachian undergraduate students in Eastern Kentuck...

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Published in:Journal of American college health 2024-12, Vol.72 (9), p.3763-3771
Main Authors: Derringer, Jerry, Vanderford, Nathan L., Middleton, Lisa, Cormier, Lindsay E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Access
Adolescent
Adult
Appalachia
Appalachian Region
Cancer
College students
disparities
Early Detection of Cancer - statistics & numerical data
Female
Health education
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Health Literacy - statistics & numerical data
Health services
Health Services Accessibility - statistics & numerical data
Humans
Kentucky
Literacy
Male
Medical screening
Neoplasms
Students - psychology
Students - statistics & numerical data
Surveys and Questionnaires
Undergraduate students
Universities - statistics & numerical data
Young Adult
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Summary:Examine factors contributing to high rates of Appalachian female cancer incidences and mortalities by examining cancer literacy and associated sociological influences among Appalachian university students. This study evaluated Appalachian and non-Appalachian undergraduate students in Eastern Kentucky. A Qualtrics survey was disseminated which categorized questions into three parts: demographic, female focused cancer literacy, and cancer care access. Overall cancer literacy was low (67.45%, 139 respondents); no difference was found in Appalachian standing. Male students had lower scores (p 
ISSN:0744-8481
1940-3208
1940-3208
DOI:10.1080/07448481.2023.2194446