HINTS Questions
This section provides survey numbers, respondent characteristics, estimated U.S. population numbers, and charts.
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Health Communication | |
| Cancer Communication | Cancer experience/history, information seeking, information experiences, efficacy, and sources |
| Health Communication | Media exposure, exposure to health information, trust in information sources, internet use |
| Patient-Provider Communication | |
| Internet Use | Access to, use of, experiences with the Internet as a source for health-related information |
| Numeracy | Ability and comfort with the use of numbers in the context of health-related information |
Mental Models of Cancer |
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| Cancer Perceptions and Knowledge | Knowledge and beliefs about cancer |
| Risk Perceptions | Perceived risk, relative risk, worry, risk reduction |
Primary Cancer Risk Behaviors |
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| Nutrition and Physical Activity | Energy balance, nutrition, physical activity, information sources |
| Skin Protection | Protection behaviors, risk behaviors |
| Tobacco Use | Smoking behavior, perceived risk of lung cancer |
Cancer |
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| Breast Cancer | Perceived risk, screening behavior, knowledge, concern about breast cancer |
| Cervical Cancer | Screening behavior, hysterectomy status |
| Colon Cancer | Perceived risk, screening behavior, knowledge, concern about colon cancer |
| Lung Cancer | Awareness and knowledge of screening tests for lung cancer |
| Prostate Cancer | Perceived risk, screening behavior, knowledge, concern about prostate cancer |
| Skin Cancer | |
Respondent Characteristics |
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| Social Networks | Social support, community support |
| Health Services | Use of healthcare services, communication with healthcare professionals, and awareness of healthcare systems |
| Health Status | Heath perception, mental health, health care coverage |
| Demographics | Employment, marital status, income, race/ethnicity |
