Hispanic adults preferred clear, friendly, direct, and nonjudgmental communication for lung cancer screening shared decision-making¶

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Evidence · 1 study · qualitative r3 · q2
Currency · newest study 2026 · not yet checked against its sources · not reviewed by a person

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q2 i? Participants emphasized communication that was clear, understandable, direct, and culturally appropriate, and expressed concern that complex medical terminology such as overdiagnosis may hinder comprehension. → Arana-Chicas E 2026

Evidence¶

Arana-Chicas E 2026¶

Arana-Chicas E, Reyes AV, Chavez-Iniguez A, Macenat M, Ferrante J, Capurro C, Kinney AY. (2026). Informing the cultural adaptation of a lung cancer screening shared decision-making and navigation intervention for Hispanic adults: a qualitative study. Cancer Causes & Control. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10552-026-02257-7

q2 · i? · qualitative · r3

Theme from rapid qualitative analysis of three virtual focus groups with 19 Hispanic adults. Participants wanted plain language for terms like "overdiagnosis" and valued a "friendly, respectful, and nonjudgmental" style that builds trust.

"Participants emphasized the importance of communication that was clear, understandable, direct, and culturally appropriate."

Discussion¶

Learner Variables¶

Race and Ethnicity — predictor: outcomes differ by group: a gap reflecting circumstances and treatment, not a cause

Hispanic adults valued culturally relevant visual design — bright colors, Hispanic representation, and realistic imagery — in lung cancer screening educational materials — related
Cancer-related fear and fatalism shape lung cancer screening decisions, and Hispanic adults preferred balanced risk communication that minimizes fear — related
Hispanic adults in LCS focus groups reported limited awareness and understanding of lung cancer screening, including eligibility, benefits, and harms — related
Teachers framed communication and digital literacy as foundational skills requiring clear, contextually relevant definitions — related

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`title`	`Hispanic adults preferred clear, friendly, direct, and nonjudgmental communication for lung cancer screening shared decision-making`
`description`	`Hispanic adults preferred clear, friendly, direct, and nonjudgmental communication for lung cancer screening shared decision-making`
`status`	`review`
`evidence_strength`	`weak`
`newest_evidence`	`2026`
`generated`	by `process:wiki-ingest` on `2026-09-25`
`trust`	unverified — no one has confirmed this page's content
`sources`	1 — `arana-chicas-e-2026`

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