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OBJECTIVE: Despite its established benefits, palliative care (PC) is not well known among patients and family/caregivers. From a nationally representative survey, we sought to assess the following associated with PC: knowledge, knowledge sources, and beliefs. METHODS: Data were drawn from the Health Information National Trends Study (HINTS 5 Cycle 2), a cross-sectional, survey of non-institutionalized adults aged 18+ years in the USA. Data were weighted and assessed by proportional comparison and multivariable logistic regression. RESULTS: A total of 3504 respondents were identified, and approximately 29% knew about PC. In the adjusted model, less PC knowledge was associated with: lower age (those aged <50), male gender, lower education (Assuntos
Conhecimentos, Atitudes e Prática em Saúde
, Cuidados Paliativos/métodos
, Adolescente
, Adulto
, Idoso
, Estudos Transversais
, Feminino
, Humanos
, Masculino
, Pessoa de Meia-Idade
, Inquéritos e Questionários
, Estados Unidos