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Making sense of conflicting health information: An exploratory study

✍ Scribed by Lei Wu; Hoyoung (Anthony) Ahn

Publisher
Wiley (John Wiley & Sons)
Year
2010
Tongue
English
Weight
74 KB
Volume
47
Category
Article
ISSN
0044-7870

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✦ Synopsis

People can acquire health information intentionally or unintentionally from a variety of sources, and some health messages could contradict others. This study employed indepth qualitative interviews with college students to understand their perceptions of tanning-related conflicting health information. We report on the inconsistency perceived by college students and their strategies to make sense of the conflicting health information. Practical suggestions for health campaign developers and health information providers are discussed.

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