Family carers’ needs related to management of functional disability in dementia care and use of mHealth applications in health information seeking: An online survey

Purpose Voice–gender incongruence has predominantly been investigated in the past through the perspective of feminine-identifying individuals seeking feminine-sounding voices. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of self-reported voice–gender incongruence in the transgender, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming (TNG) community and to describe health information–seeking behaviors exhibited when individuals attempt to address their voice and communication challenges. Method An online survey was designed with questions targeting the self-reported prevalence of voice–gender incongruence, characteristics of this complaint, and health information–seeking behaviors. Valid standardized measures, including the Voice Handicap Index and the Barriers to Help-Seeking Scale, were also included. Results Four hundred five participants were sorted into three groups based on gender identity (feminine, masculine, gender-neutral) to facilitate comparative analysis. Ninety-six percent of participants reported the experience of voice–gender incongruence in the past, and 88% reported that they currently experience voice–gender incongruence. There were no significant differences in reported voice–gender incongruence between groups. Voice Handicap Index scores were significantly higher for those who currently experience voice–gender incongruence ( p < .0001) and reflected differences in how much this concern bothers participants, as rated on a Likert scale, ranging from no problem to a very big problem ( p < .0001). Barriers to Help-Seeking Scale scores indicated that the masculine group perceived greater barriers to seeking help as compared to the feminine group. Discussion We present foundational evidence for the prevalence of voice–gender incongruence within the TNG community and barriers encountered when individuals attempt to access care. Future work should investigate the specific needs of subgroups within the TNG community and whether those who desire feminine-, masculine-, and/or androgynous-sounding voices experience voice–gender incongruence and access to services differently. Supplemental Material https://doi.org/10.23641/asha.12462422

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Health Information Seeking Behaviors Related to COVID-19 Among Young People: An Online Survey

international journal high risk behaviors & addiction ◽

10.5812/ijhrba.105863 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol In Press (In Press) ◽

Author(s):

Mohsen Jalilian ◽

Hojat Kakaei ◽

Heshmatollah Noormoradi ◽

Salar Bakhtiari ◽

Sajad Mazloomi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Social Media ◽

Young People ◽

Health Information ◽

Information Seeking ◽

Online Survey ◽

Health Information Seeking ◽

Chi Square ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Information Seeking Behaviors

Background: COVID-19 is a communicable disease that is preventable by accessing valid health information. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate health information seeking behaviors (HISB) related to COVID-19 in young people. Materials and Methods: A total of 258 young people participated in this online study through a convenience sampling method who filled out the HISBC-19 questionnaire. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 19 software by the chi-square test with considering α = 0.05 as the significance level. Results: Out of 258 participants,105 (40.7%) had very good internet search skills, 77 (29.8%) were good, and 76 (29.5%) were poor. Besides, 194 (75.2%) people started searching for health information from search engines and virtual social media. The highest use of health information sources was related to virtual social media. Also, 243 (2.94%) people reported behavioral improvement after achieving health information. The chi-square test showed a significant difference between men and women in receiving information from visiting the physician or other treatment staff, asking questions from family members, watching satellite channels, and attending workshops and meetings on health (P < 0.05). Conclusions: The use of internet-based media is one of the most important sources of health information related to COVID-19. Planning to provide accurate health information through reliable sources plays an important role in improving health information in young people.

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