Healthcare knowledge (specifically, knowledge of association between cancer and old age) Cancer Cancer
Conditions
Interventions
Participants are randomly allocated to a control group, or one of two intervention groups using block randomisation software.
All participants attend a single supervised appointment that lasts approx
Sponsors
Queen's University Belfast
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Males 2. Aged 50 years or above 3. Live in Northern Ireland 4. Consent to participate 5. Speak/read English
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Females 2. Males under the age of 50 3. People who do not speak or read English
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Knowledge of association between cancer risk and old age is measured using a question ('over the next year, which of these groups of people, if any, do you think is most likely to be diagnosed with cancer? 30 year olds? 50 year olds? 70 year olds? people of any age are equally likely to be diagnosed with cancer?') from the internationally validated awareness and beliefs about cancer (ABC) questionnaire at baseline and immediately after viewing the information. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Metrics such as education, numerical literacy, age, and personal experience of cancer are measured using a 16 item questionnaire containing non-calculator numeracy questions from the internationally validated statistical numeracy for health questionnaire and questions from the internationally validated awareness and beliefs about cancer (ABC) questionnaire at baseline. | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed