Table 2.
Number (and %) of Participants Falling Into Each Category is Indicated Above. All Details Were Obtained From Participants Verbally.
| Digital literacy background questions | |
|---|---|
| Which device(s) do you use to check emails? [can select more than one] | |
| Personal computer/laptop | 21 (95.5%) |
| Shared or public computer/laptop/tablet | 0 (0%) |
| Smartphone | 19 (86.4%) |
| Tablet | 12 (54.5%) |
| Smartwatch | 4 (18.2%) |
| Other | 0 (0%) |
| Do you have reliable access to the internet at home? | |
| Yes | 21 (95.5%) |
| Which device(s) do you use to access the internet? [can select more than one] | |
| Personal computer/laptop | 20 (90.9%) |
| Shared or public computer/laptop/tablet | 1 (4.5%) |
| Smartphone | 19 (86.4%) |
| Tablet | 14 (63.6%) |
| Smartwatch | 3 (13.6%) |
| Other | 2 (9.1%)a |
| Who do you ask for help when having problems with the internet or electronic devices? [can select more than one] | |
| Not necessary | 2 (9.1%) |
| Family members | 16 (72.7%) |
| Friend | 5 (22.7%) |
| Internet | 7 (31.8%) |
| Books/magazines/physical manuals | 1 (4.5%) |
| Other | 2 (9.1%)b |
| COVID-19 anxiety screen | |
| Would you describe yourself as having “high” or “low” anxiety surrounding COVID-19? | |
| High (i.e., I am concerned about catching COVID-19) | 9 (40.9%) |
| Neutral (i.e., I do not feel more anxious) | 8 (36.4%) |
| Low (i.e., I am not concerned) | 5 (22.7%) |
| Have you considered canceling any of your necessary in-person appointments to the cancer center or treatments related to cancer because of COVID-19? | |
| Yes | 1 (4.5%) |
a
Both individuals listed television as an example in the “other” category.
b
Both individuals listed information technology personnel as an example in the “other” category.