Grace Clarke Hillyer|Karen M. Schmitt|María Lizardo|Andria Reyes|Mercedes Bazan|Maria C. Alvarez|Rossy Sandoval|Kazeem Abdul|Manuela Orjuela
Electronic Communication Channel Use and Health Information Source Preferences Among Latinos in Northern Manhattan
Columbia University|Columbia University Irving Medical Center|Columbia University Irving Medical Center|NewYork–Presbyterian Hospital|Imaging Center|Columbia University Irving Medical Center|Columbia University Irving Medical Center|Columbia University Irving Medical Center|Columbia University Irving Medical Center|Columbia University Irving Medical Center|Columbia University Irving Medical Center|Columbia University
understanding key health concepts crucial participation precision medicine initiatives order assess methods develop disseminate curriculum educate community members northern manhattan precision medicine clients local communitybased organization interviewed 20142015 health literacy acculturation use internet email text messaging health information sources assessed associations age outcomes evaluated multivariable analysis used examine relationship participant characteristics sources health information 497 interviewed 294 inadequate health literacy 536 access internet 439 email 453 text messaging adequate health literacy associated seeking information healthcare professional 259 95 ci 154435 internet 315 95 ci 197504 grade school education 261 95 ci 132517 also preferred information provider persons 45 years 029 95 ci 018047 less likely use internet health information preferred printed media 164 95 ci 107250 overall electronic communication channel use low varied significantly age 45 years likely utilize electronic channels preferred sources health information also varied age well health literacy educational level study demonstrates effectively communicate key precision medicine concepts curriculum development latino community members northern manhattan require attention health literacy language preference acculturation incorporate traditional communication channels older community members