An examination of family cancer and health communication among college students and their families
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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
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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.
45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.
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Format | Text-based Document |
Evidence Level | N/A |
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Keywords | Cancer and Health Communication; College Students; Family |
Name | 45th Biennial Convention |
Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
Location | Washington, DC, USA |
Date | 2019 |
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