Finding reliability on information provided by ChatGPT on cancer myths.

                    

Vivan and Sihyeong(Andrew).

hello everyone. In week four we learnt a lot about Digital Literacies. We expanded more on how to evaluate a website and information provided to ensure it is reliable. We learnt about CRAP simply standing for currency, reliability, authority and purpose.

We prompted ChatGPT to explain about cancer and the myths associated with it and this is the response provided.

Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the cells of the cervix, which is the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. It is predominantly caused by infection with high-risk types of human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted virus. HPV infection is common, but in most cases, the immune system clears the virus without complications. However, persistent infection with high-risk HPV types can lead to changes in cervical cells over time, potentially progressing to cervical cancer.

### Myths about Cervical Cancer:

1. **Myth: Cervical cancer is not preventable.**

   - **Fact**: Cervical cancer is largely preventable through HPV vaccination and regular cervical screening (Pap tests or HPV tests). Vaccination helps prevent initial HPV infection, while screening detects precancerous changes early, allowing for timely intervention.

2. **Myth: Only sexually active women can get cervical cancer.**

   - **Fact**: While HPV infection, which is sexually transmitted, is a major risk factor for cervical cancer, women who have never had sexual intercourse can also develop cervical cancer. This is because HPV can be transmitted through non-penetrative sexual contact or from mother to child during childbirth.

3. **Myth: Cervical cancer is always fatal.**

   - **Fact**: Cervical cancer can often be successfully treated, especially when detected early. The prognosis depends on various factors such as the stage at diagnosis, the type of cancer, and the overall health of the individual.

4. **Myth: Cervical cancer is hereditary.**

   - **Fact**: While genetic factors can influence the risk of developing cervical cancer, the disease is primarily caused by HPV infection. Family history may increase susceptibility to HPV infection or affect immune response, but it is not a direct cause of cervical cancer.

5. **Myth: Pap smears are painful and embarrassing.**

   - **Fact**: Pap smears (Pap tests) are a routine procedure used to collect cells from the cervix for examination under a microscope. While some women may find it uncomfortable or embarrassing, it is generally a quick and relatively painless procedure. Regular screening is crucial for detecting cervical abnormalities early.

### References:

1. American Cancer Society. (2021). Key Statistics for Cervical Cancer. Retrieved from https://www.cancer.org/cancer/cervical-cancer/about/key-statistics.html

2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (2021). What Are the Risk Factors for Cervical Cancer? Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/cervical/basic_info/risk_factors.htm

3. World Health Organization (WHO). (2020). Comprehensive Cervical Cancer Control: A Guide to Essential Practice (2nd ed.). Retrieved from https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789241548953

These references provide comprehensive information on cervical cancer, its causes, prevention strategies, and dispel common myths associated with the disease.

With information provided we will go ahead and test it with CRAP to get our evaluation.

Currency  How old is the information?	Is it a science or technology based document? Does it cover current events? If so, it needs to be very current . If it is a humanities or historical document, these documents can be decades old and still relevant.    When was this site last updated?  What date can you find?      Is it current enough for your project?	Yes	No
Reliability  Is this information accurate? What is the origin of the information?	Who is sponsoring this publication?       Does the information come from a school or government organization? (.edu, .gov and sometimes .org—non-profit)    Why do you trust this source? Why, or why not?	Yes        Yes	No        No
Authority     Who is behind the information?	Is there a specific author listed on the website?    What knowledge or skill does this author have in the topic area?        Is the author’s email address, contact information, included?    Is the information from a known and trusted organization?    Is there a bibliography given citing the website sources used? Do links go to other reliable information?	Yes              Yes    Yes    Yes	No            No    No    No
Purpose  What is the motive of the site?	Does the website seek to inform you and present various sides of an argument or issue?    Is the information use neutral language? Is it free of bias (clearly one-sided opinion), and not trying to sell you something?	Yes        Yes	No        No

C: Currency: yes. Although the source is 3 years old it might still be used.

R: reliability: partially reliable.one of the links was not found.

A: Authority: No, It is an AI generated information no human is associated.

P: Purpose: satisfaction approved as the information is related to the question

The information is not 100% reliable and more research should be done.