MP11-19 CURRENT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY USE AMONG LOW SOCIOECONOMIC MEN WITH PROSTATE CANCER

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You have accessJournal of UrologyGeneral & Epidemiological Trends & Socioeconomics: Practice Patterns, Cost Effectiveness II1 Apr 2014MP11-19 CURRENT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY USE AMONG LOW SOCIOECONOMIC MEN WITH PROSTATE CANCER Mya Levy, Antonette Ajayi, Lorna Kwan, and Christopher Saigal Mya LevyMya Levy More articles by this author , Antonette AjayiAntonette Ajayi More articles by this author , Lorna KwanLorna Kwan More articles by this author , and Christopher SaigalChristopher Saigal More articles by this author View All Author Informationhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.juro.2014.02.434AboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints ShareFacebookTwitterLinked InEmail INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES To characterize current technology usage among a low SES urban male population of individuals diagnosed with prostate cancer. Men with localized prostate cancer face complex treatment choices. Online and other web-enabled resources are becoming increasingly available to help men make informed decisions. Poor access to information technology may, however, limit the potentially beneficial impact for low socioeconomic (SES) men. Characterizing current technology use can provide potential barriers and facilitators of accessibility. METHODS We conducted telephone interviews with men enrolled in California’s IMPACT program. IMPACT is a state-funded program that provides support to underserved, low SES men with prostate cancer. Prior to 2013, we asked solely about internet use, comfort with browsing, and email usage. In 2013, we expanded the technology survey to include more detailed questions including cellphone usage, specific barriers to access, frequency of internet usage, what the internet is used for, and use of social media. RESULTS 1,187 men enrolled in IMPACT from 2006-2013, and completed at least one of the survey questions. In 2006 36% accessed the internet and of them, 57% were comfortable browsing the internet, 21% used email. From 2006-2013, there was a significant increase over time (p<0.05) in access, comfort level with browsing, and email use. In 2013, 55% accessed the internet and of them, 96% were comfortable browsing the internet, and 81% used email. In 2013, 62% of people used the internet for health information, 54% social networking, 50% entertainment, 42% news, and 15% work. 93% of people who accessed the internet used Facebook, 35% of people used the internet multiple times a day. In 2013, 91% of people had a cellphone. 21% had smartphones, 65% basic cellphone, and 14% prepaid cell phone. 46% stated they used text messaging. Of those who did not access the internet, only 29% stated it was because they had no available computer. CONCLUSIONS Information technology usage in low SES prostate cancer patients continues to improve with time. Implementation of technology-based healthcare delivery innovations geared toward this population’s internet consumption has promise, and may benefit from integration of social media-based and cellphone based applications. © 2014FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Volume 191Issue 4SApril 2014Page: e103 Advertisement Copyright & Permissions© 2014MetricsAuthor Information Mya Levy More articles by this author Antonette Ajayi More articles by this author Lorna Kwan More articles by this author Christopher Saigal More articles by this author Expand All Advertisement Advertisement PDF downloadLoading ...