Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS)

Description

The Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS) is a biennial, cross-sectional survey of a nationally-representative sample of American adults that is used to assess the impact of the health information environment. The survey provides updates on changing patterns, needs, and information opportunities in health; Identifies changing communications trends and practices; Assesses cancer information access and usage; Provides information about how cancer risks are perceived; and Offers a testbed to researchers to test new theories in health communication.

Resources

Name Format Description Link
21 terms.aspx http://hints.cancer.gov/terms.aspx

Tags

  • health-communication-cancer-information-seeking-information-cancer-perception-cancer-knowledge
  • population-statistics
  • internet-use-numeracy-nutrition-physical-activity-patient-provider-communication-risk-perceptio

Topics

  • Older Adults Health Data Collection

Categories