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Young adult caregivers' perceptions of cancer misinformation on social media: Response to Warner et al
Author(s) -
Mollica Michelle A.,
Chou WenYing Sylvia,
Tonorezos Emily S.,
Smith Ashley Wilder
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
cancer
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.052
H-Index - 304
eISSN - 1097-0142
pISSN - 0008-543X
DOI - 10.1002/cncr.33382
Subject(s) - misinformation , social media , medicine , perception , health care , cancer , internet privacy , nursing , gerontology , psychology , neuroscience , political science , law , computer science , economics , economic growth
The study findings of Warner et al suggest a need to ensure that caregivers have access to cancer information that they can trust. Health care providers need to mitigate the impact of exposure to misinformation on social media and to proactively support patient and caregiver access to credible cancer information.