Chris Wheldon
@chriswheldon.bsky.social
🎓 Population Health Scientist | Cancer Prevention & Control | Professor | Social & Behavioral Science
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*My views do not represent the views of my employer or grant funders
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Public Trust in Scientists for Cancer Information Across Political Ideologies in the US
This survey study investigates whether political ideology is associated with trust in scientiests as asources of cancer information in the US.
jamanetwork.com
Our new study shows a political gradient in trust in scientists for cancer information, but the big takeaway is that trust is still strong across the U.S. This is good news for efforts to share reliable cancer information. @jamanetworkopen.com
Read more: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Read more: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
It’s possible this pattern has existed for a while. 2024 was the first year this survey measured both trust and political leaning together, but other studies have found similar associations. Some good news: the vast majority still trusted scientists!
Trust in scientists for cancer info is now tied to political leaning in the U.S.
"Estimated probabilities of high trust ranged from 93.7% among liberal respondents to 70.5% among very conservative respondents."
Cc: @caulfieldtim.bsky.social
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
"Estimated probabilities of high trust ranged from 93.7% among liberal respondents to 70.5% among very conservative respondents."
Cc: @caulfieldtim.bsky.social
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
December 9, 2025 at 10:39 AM
It’s possible this pattern has existed for a while. 2024 was the first year this survey measured both trust and political leaning together, but other studies have found similar associations. Some good news: the vast majority still trusted scientists!
Our new study shows a political gradient in trust in scientists for cancer information, but the big takeaway is that trust is still strong across the U.S. This is good news for efforts to share reliable cancer information. @jamanetworkopen.com
Read more: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Read more: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Public Trust in Scientists for Cancer Information Across Political Ideologies in the US
This survey study investigates whether political ideology is associated with trust in scientiests as asources of cancer information in the US.
jamanetwork.com
December 8, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Our new study shows a political gradient in trust in scientists for cancer information, but the big takeaway is that trust is still strong across the U.S. This is good news for efforts to share reliable cancer information. @jamanetworkopen.com
Read more: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Read more: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Honored to be part of the first-ever LGBTQIA+ committee for the International Consultation on Sexual Medicine. We reviewed the science and developed clinical guidance on sexual (dys)function across diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, and intersex/DSD experiences. #SexualMedicine #ICSM
Sexual function and dysfunction in the LGBTQIA+ community—including before and after gender-affirming surgery: recommendations from the Fifth International Consultation on Sexual Medicine (ICSM 2024)
AbstractIntroduction. Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines focused on sexual (dys)function for the LGBTQIA+ (ie, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender
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May 9, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Honored to be part of the first-ever LGBTQIA+ committee for the International Consultation on Sexual Medicine. We reviewed the science and developed clinical guidance on sexual (dys)function across diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, and intersex/DSD experiences. #SexualMedicine #ICSM
New student-led paper in Psycho-Oncology! We looked at how discrimination, loneliness, and distress impact quality of life in SGM cancer survivors. Shoutout to lead author Oscar Franco-Rocha!
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April 21, 2025 at 6:41 PM
New student-led paper in Psycho-Oncology! We looked at how discrimination, loneliness, and distress impact quality of life in SGM cancer survivors. Shoutout to lead author Oscar Franco-Rocha!
Over 90% of anal cancers are caused by HPV infection. Gay and bisexual men are at greater risk for anal cancer. Get vaccinated! Prevent anal cancer. #hpv #analcancer #LGBT #gaymen #gayboy
March 4, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Over 90% of anal cancers are caused by HPV infection. Gay and bisexual men are at greater risk for anal cancer. Get vaccinated! Prevent anal cancer. #hpv #analcancer #LGBT #gaymen #gayboy
Reposted by Chris Wheldon
A measles outbreak is growing in a Texas county with dangerously low vaccination rates. Public health practitioners warn such outbreaks will become more common because of scores of laws around the U.S. — pending and passed — that ultimately lower vaccine rates. kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
Measles Outbreak Mounts Among Children in One of Texas’ Least Vaccinated Counties - KFF Health News
With hospitalizations and at least a dozen cases, health officials race to contain a growing outbreak in a community with low vaccination.
kffhealthnews.org
February 7, 2025 at 2:54 PM
A measles outbreak is growing in a Texas county with dangerously low vaccination rates. Public health practitioners warn such outbreaks will become more common because of scores of laws around the U.S. — pending and passed — that ultimately lower vaccine rates. kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
In this new study published in Nature Scientific Reports, we found that loneliness is a common issue affecting 1 out of 3 cancer survivors. This is a significant issue with important health implications. Read the full article here: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
#cancer #loneliness
#cancer #loneliness
Loneliness among adult cancer survivors in the United States: prevalence and correlates - Scientific Reports
Scientific Reports - Loneliness among adult cancer survivors in the United States: prevalence and correlates
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February 7, 2025 at 3:31 PM
In this new study published in Nature Scientific Reports, we found that loneliness is a common issue affecting 1 out of 3 cancer survivors. This is a significant issue with important health implications. Read the full article here: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
#cancer #loneliness
#cancer #loneliness