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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
2
pubmed:dateCreated
1990-3-15
pubmed:abstractText
Because pediatric oncology camps provide an opportunity for children who have had cancer to interact with their peers in an informal, recreational environment, this study was designed to determine (1) whether cancer and its treatment are discussed informally among the children, (2) what kinds of information are exchanged if such discussions take place, and (3) how these interactions might affect the children's knowledge and understanding of cancer and its treatment. The study included detailed, open-ended, structured interviews and observational accounts of the subjects before, during, and after camp. These interviews and observations in a sample of 50 children revealed that the children engaged in informal discussion about cancer and its treatment, and that information on a variety of topics, ranging from medical procedures to prognosis, was exchanged. Despite the lack of formal instruction, there was a significant increase in the children's knowledge about cancer and its treatment. Age, sex, diagnosis, years since diagnosis, treatment status and times at camp were not found to be significant determinants of gain in knowledge. No control group was studied, but we believe that the data support the conclusion that attending a camp for children with cancer improves their knowledge of the disease and its treatment.
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pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
AIM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Feb
pubmed:issn
0022-3476
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
116
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
207-13
pubmed:dateRevised
2007-11-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1990
pubmed:articleTitle
Children's knowledge of cancer and its treatment: impact of an oncology camp experience.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Anthropology, Rutgers University, Camden, New Jersey 08102.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article