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I Robbe
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Does alcohol increase the risk of preterm delivery?
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Sources of health information for people with cancer.
The aim of this study was to examine how patients with cancer accessed information about their health. A convenience sample was taken from patients attending the outpatient department in a cancer hospital in the UK. Descriptive analysis was based on responses to a structured questionnaire. Of the 160 respondents, word of mouth was the commonest source of information (n = 67; 42%) followed by leaflets, television and newspapers. Computer-based information was the least common source (n = 13; 8%). Nearly one third of respondents had access to computers and 15% (n = 24) expressed an interest in learning more about their health from computers. Fourteen per cent (n = 22) do not have a personal contact to help them obtain computer-based information. The study concluded that there should be a review of the provision of written information. There is a potential to develop computer-based information. The generalizability of the results should be examined with other groups of patients who may have persistent, chronic conditions, particularly those in the age group 18-40.