HINTS stands for the Health Information National Trends Survey. The purpose of HINTS is to collect data about the United States public’s use of cancer-related information. HINTS provides information on the changing patterns, needs, and behavior in seeking and supplying cancer information and explores how cancer risks are perceived. While going over the information presented in HINTS 2007, I found that HINTS had improved its methods from the first (2003) and second time (2005) they conducted this study. They used the dual frame or duel mode method by using Random Digit Dialing (RDD) and also a mail survey by the United States Postal Services. The questionnaire that was used was called the CATI, which was a cognitive test that took people about a half hour to complete. The questions consisted of topics such as the person’s view on health care and how they used the health care that is provided. I think that the pilot tests that the researchers did were essential to their experiment. They were able to find out all of the errors in their thinking and fix them before they did the real thing. The data is useful because it helps us understand the different communication channels that adults use to obtain information that is helpful to them and their family and friends. The survey has been repeated and redesigned to get the best possible results, which helps because it shows the trend that has formed among the generations.
For my research questions I focused on people’s perceptions of their risk. My first research question was “How often do you worry about getting cancer?” My null hypothesis is that people are most likely not going to worry about getting cancer very often and my alternative hypothesis would be that most people are very c...
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Advancing Health has generated a solution to the shortage of primary care providers by promoting a transformation of the nursing profession to fill the gap. The IOM report had four key messages needed for advancing the future of nursing. “Nurses should practice to the full extent of their education and training; achieve higher levels of education and training through an improved education system that promotes seamless academic progression; be full partners, with physicians and other health care professionals
Trends in Health Information Technology Health Informatics is the science of processing healthcare information data, and currently my graduate program area of study. Another name used for health informatics is health information technology (HIT). HIT primarily consists of a variety of software and technologies that stores, gathers and shares patient information electronically. All healthcare information consists of having patient information computerized to be accessed by healthcare providers
positive on the CAGE. The dangerous drinking among secondary school students is associated to missing school or work, hangovers, behaving in ways they later regretted, getting into argument... ... middle of paper ... ...e abuse and mental health as well as a national substance abuse treatment locator. This detailed article makes available statistics, facts and good reference of the terms link to the illicit drug use problem presented in the ongoing research. Relevance to the topic: This world-wide-web
The World Health Organization (2006, WHO) defines obesity as a body mass index (weight-for-height) equal to or more than 30. In the UK the prevalence of obesity in childhood has significantly increased over the past twenty five years. A study commissioned by The Health Survey for England (HSE) showed that between 1996 and 2001 the proportion of obese children aged six to fifteen rose by 3.5 per cent from 20 per cent to 23.5 per cent of the population in that age bracket; there is no reason to suspect
poverty guidelines from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the poverty threshold from the U.S. Census Bureau. Both measurements have their limitations, however, they do provide a baseline in which comparisons can be made from historical data and the information can assist in preparing for potential
emotions with patience and confidence building support community actively engage with. Many health care entities are also used social media to build and cultivate a team of a patient who can benefit at a later time to spread goodwill and build our brand to help maintain the confidence and trust in the health care services evangelists. Health in the News Media : The media is an important source of information about health and medical treatments, and there is widespread interest in the quality of the reports
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University HAVEN impact Reports Sexual Assault Climate Survey 2014-2015 The HAVEN impact reports provide important information about current facts that Miami students faced in reference to sexual assault as well as how it is perceive by their population. There is a two part survey complete approximately one month apart. The study correlates non-curricular factors like alcohol and drugs (negative factors) with student issues like mental health and social well-being with institutional issues like student
arts during the past quarter century. While income rose to unforeseen levels, college attendance ballooned, and access to information increased enormously, the interest young Americans showed in the arts—and especially literature—actually diminished. According to the 2002 Survey of Public Participation in the Arts, a population study designed and commissioned by the National Endowment for the Arts (and executed by the US Bureau of the Census), arts participation by Americans has declined for eight
seems to be determining the survival and success of virtually every organization since no business entity operates in isolation. This crucial role of market analysis does not exclude the health care organizations. In the health industry, the market analysis allows health care organizations to determine specific health care consumers and their needs and what the organizations ' marketing mix should consist of. If a market analysis is properly done, it would guide organizations in tailoring their services
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Introduction Increased public demand to access health information and growth of consumerism in health care industry are two important reasons form increasing attention to Personal Health Records (PHRs) in the recent years. Surveys show that a considerable number of people want to have access to their health information. In one survey, 60 percent of respondents wanted physicians to provide online access to medical records and test results, and online appointment scheduling; 1 in 4 said they would
suffer from and inevitably a growing issue that leaves major social and economic impacts. The most commonly abused substances are Nicotine, Inhalants, Alcohol, Cocaine, Amphetamines, Prescription medications, Heroin, Ecstasy and Marijuana. 1a(National Institute on Drug Abuse, 2011) Initially, a person may find themselves using substances voluntarily and with confidence that they will be able to dictate their personal use. However, over the period of time that drug use is repeated, changes are
acceptance is still a developing skill in the United States health care system. Place of birth, family, socioeconomic status, education, and personal experience influence a culture, but can also serve as an access to care barrier. Perceived need for treatment and health literacy should be considered as it varies with each culture. Patients of Hispanic American, African American, Asian American, and Native American origin often experience poor oral health, compared to white Americans. Minorities have an increased
Summary: The first national, co-ordinated AIDS education campaign was not launched until 1988, since then there has been an increase in trying to educate all people in the United States about HIV and AIDS prevention. Unfortunately, the number of infections has not seen much decline and actually some rise in the number of infections in the past decade within two specific groups: young gay men and young women of color. Trojan is one the most commonly known and recognized brands for presenting pregnancy