Health behavior changes after colon cancer: a comparison of findings from face-to-face and on-line focus groups.

This qualitative study assessed the feasibility and comparability of findings from face-to-face versus on-line chat focus groups including 12 individuals affected by colon cancer. Discussion questions focused on issues of lifestyle (nutrition and exercise), cancer screening, and treatment. Despite d...

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Publicado en:Family & Community Health Vol. 24; no. 3; pp. 88 - 89
Autores principales: Cambell MK, Meier A, Carr C, Enga Z, James AS, Reedy J, Zheng B, Kramish Campbell, M, Meier, A, Carr, C, Enga, Z, James, A S, Reedy, J, Zheng, B
Formato: research Journal Article
Publicado: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Oct2001
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          Colonic Neoplasms Psychosocial Factors
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          Internet
          Interpersonal Relations
          Attitude to Health
          Colonoscopy
          Diet
          Exercise
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          Life Style
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      ab: This qualitative study assessed the feasibility and comparability of findings from face-to-face versus on-line chat focus groups including 12 individuals affected by colon cancer. Discussion questions focused on issues of lifestyle (nutrition and exercise), cancer screening, and treatment. Despite demographic differences, the themes that emerged from the two types of groups were similar. On-line participants generally talked more about cancer treatment and advocacy issues and used support groups more frequently. The anonymity of on-line chat groups appeared to provide a more comfortable forum for some people to discuss sensitive personal health issues. As both methods provided similar results, researchers may wish to consider circumstances in which using chat-based focus groups may provide a feasible alternative to traditional face-to-face groups.
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