Demographic Factors in the Disaster-Related Information Seeking Behaviour

2021 ◽  
pp. 48-65
Author(s):  
Rahmi Rahmi ◽  
Hideo Joho
Keyword(s):  
Information Seeking ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Related Information ◽  
Information Seeking Behaviour

Information Seeking Behaviour of Post Graduate Students of Government Science College, Bangalore: A Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
K. V. Jayamma ◽  
G. T. Mahesh
Keyword(s):  
Graduate Students ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Post Graduate ◽  
Information Usage ◽  
Related Information ◽  
Information Seeking Behaviour ◽  
Science College ◽  
College Library

This Study was designed to examine information seeking behaviour of PG Students at Government Science College Library, Bangalore. The study intended with an aim to explore the information usage among PG students. Closed ended questionnaire was used to collect the data from respondents. A total of 200 samples out of 319 students. Among the200 hundred questionnaires distributed, 127 were completely answered and returned. The findings of this study revealed the information needs of PG students in Government Science College. The majority of students who are visiting library are females; also, the majority of the PG students are visiting library once in a week. The main purpose of the visit to the library is for accessing exam related information for their study.

Information-seeking behaviour of undergraduate students: A developing country perspective

IFLA Journal ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 140-156 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmadul Islam Howlader ◽  
Md Anwarul Islam
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Information Resources ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Related Information ◽  
Information Seeking Behaviour ◽  
Library Resources ◽  
Information Skills

The purpose of this study is to investigate the information-seeking behaviour of the undergraduate students at Dhaka University, Bangladesh. Questionnaires were distributed to the students and data were collected over a period of 60 days between November and December 2017. Of the 450 questionnaires distributed, 339 were returned where the response rate was 75.33%. It was found that most undergraduates needed academic and job-related information. To meet those needs, they often went to the library to study and to prepare for competitive job exams. For doing academic work, they were heavily dependent on the class lectures and they were only slightly satisfied with the library services they get. This study brought out the findings that undergraduates’ information skills were poor and they were not aware of the library resources. The outcome of this research would help to develop information resources and services for the undergraduates in developing countries.

scholarly journals Diabetes-related information-seeking behaviour: a systematic review

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Silke Kuske ◽  
Tim Schiereck ◽  
Sandra Grobosch ◽  
Andrea Paduch ◽  
Sigrid Droste ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Related Information ◽  
Information Seeking Behaviour

scholarly journals Correction to: Diabetes-related information-seeking behaviour: a systematic review

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Silke Kuske ◽  
Tim Schiereck ◽  
Sandra Grobosch ◽  
Andrea Paduch ◽  
Sigrid Droste ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Related Information ◽  
Information Seeking Behaviour

scholarly journals Information needs and information seeking behaviour of dementia patients and their caregivers: a scoping review

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aijia Soong ◽  
Shu Ting Au ◽  
Bhone Myint Kyaw ◽  
Yin Leng Theng ◽  
Lorainne Tudor Car
Keyword(s):  
Patient Care ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Healthcare Service ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Related Information ◽  
Information Seeking Behaviour ◽  
Dementia Patients ◽  
Severity Of Dementia

Abstract Background Patients with dementia often require full-time caregivers especially in the later stages of their condition. Patients and caregivers’ access to reliable information on dementia is essential as it may have an important impact on patient care and quality of life. This study aims to provide an overview of the information needs and information seeking behaviour of dementia patients and their caregivers.Methods We conducted a scoping review of the literature and searched four electronic databases for eligible studies published up to August 2018. Two reviewers independently screened studies and extracted data. Information needs were classified according to emerging themes in the literature, and information seeking behaviour was categorized using Wilson’s model of information behaviour.Results Twenty studies with a total of 4,140 participants, were included in this review. Reported information needs focused on: (i) disease; (ii) patient care provision; (iii) healthcare services; and (iv) caregiver self-care. The most commonly reported information need was on healthcare service-related information. Characteristics found to influence information needs were the severity of dementia as well as patient and caregiver status. Dementia patients and caregivers mainly displayed active searching information seeking behaviour and preferred using electronic sources to obtain health information.Conclusion Current dementia information sources available in English are extensive in the information they offer, but more emphasis needs to be placed on healthcare service-related information. All studies originated from high income countries and focused on information needs of caregiver only. The only variable found to significantly influence information needs was severity of dementia condition. The information needs identified in this review can be used to inform development and design of future dementia resources for patients and their caregivers.

scholarly journals Information needs and information seeking behaviour of people with dementia and their non-professional caregivers: a scoping review

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aijia Soong ◽  
Shu Ting Au ◽  
Bhone Myint Kyaw ◽  
Yin Leng Theng ◽  
Lorainne Tudor Car
Keyword(s):  
Patient Care ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Healthcare Service ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Related Information ◽  
Information Seeking Behaviour ◽  
Dementia Patients ◽  
Severity Of Dementia

Abstract Background Patients with dementia often require full-time caregivers especially in the later stages of their condition. Patients and caregivers’ access to reliable information on dementia is essential as it may have an important impact on patient care and quality of life. This study aims to provide an overview of the information needs and information seeking behaviour of dementia patients and their caregivers.Methods We conducted a scoping review of the literature and searched four electronic databases for eligible studies published up to August 2018. Two reviewers independently screened studies and extracted data. Information needs were classified according to emerging themes in the literature, and information seeking behaviour was categorized using Wilson’s model of information behaviour.Results Twenty studies with a total of 4,140 participants, were included in this review. Reported information needs focused on: (i) disease; (ii) patient care provision; (iii) healthcare services; and (iv) caregiver self-care. The most commonly reported information need was on healthcare service-related information. Characteristics found to influence information needs were the severity of dementia as well as patient and caregiver status. Dementia patients and caregivers mainly displayed active searching information seeking behaviour and preferred using electronic sources to obtain health information.Conclusion Current dementia information sources available in English are extensive in the information they offer, but more emphasis needs to be placed on healthcare service-related information. All studies originated from high income countries and focused on information needs of caregiver only. The only variable found to significantly influence information needs was severity of dementia condition. The information needs identified in this review can be used to inform development and design of future dementia resources for patients and their caregivers.

scholarly journals Breastfeeding information seeking behaviour among parents in Mbeya City, Tanzania

2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Neema Mwaisela ◽  
Kelefa Mwantimwa
Keyword(s):  
Information Seeking ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Related Information ◽  
Information Seeking Behaviour ◽  
Breastfeeding Rate ◽  
Observation Method

Background: Majority of mothers in Tanzania fail to practice effective breastfeeding for various reasons. The objective of this study was to determine breastfeeding- related information seeking behaviour among parents in Mbeya City of Tanzania.Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional survey design was used. Parents of infants and children aged between 0-2 years and health care workers were interviewed. Secondary data was collected by using documentary review. Information sought was related to the perceptions of parents towards the usefulness of breastfeeding and breastfeeding practices. The observation method was used to identify and verify the actual available, accessible, and usable breastfeeding information.Results: The key findings suggest that information needs of parents and sources and channels used vary and depended on the time intended to breastfed the child. Mainly, the parents’ needs information on nutritious food, introduction of complimentary food, breast care, and care techniques for when away from babies, frequency and implications of breastfeeding. Friends, relatives, neighbours, health professional were the most commonly sources of breastfeeding information. The majority of parents perceived that access to and usage of breastfeeding information improve breastfeeding rate, decision making, increase awareness and knowledge, and breastfeeding practices.Conclusion: Information seeking behaviour varies from one parent to another hence the varying preferences in informal and formal sources. Increasing accessibility and usability of breastfeeding information is necessary in ensuring that one of the basic human rights is safeguarded

scholarly journals Undergraduates’ Needs and Seeking Behaviour: A Preliminary Study

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 48-54
Author(s):  
Maslinda Mohd Nadzir ◽  
Nafishah Othman .
Keyword(s):  
Information Seeking ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Information Sources ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Related Information ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
Information Seeking Behaviour ◽  
Preliminary Study ◽  
Types Of Information ◽  
Google Search

Information seeking behaviour refers to the process of how individual identify their information needs, search and use the information identified to support their work. Understanding the needs and seeking for information from different types of information sources is very important to student in completing their research activities. This paper presents findings from a preliminary study of undergraduate students’ information seeking behaviour and their need of information for their research project. The aim of this study is to identify their information seeking behaviour in finding the required information that meet their information needs. A survey was carried out and thirty nine final year students from two related Information Technology (IT) programs in a Higher Learning Institution in Malaysia returns the questionnaires. Findings indicate that information about development tools was the most important information needed by the students for finishing research project. In searching for required information, Google search engine was found to be the most widely used by the students. Furthermore, most students preferred to use the electronic information sources to search information due to the variety of information available on the Web.

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