Strengthening the Safety Net for Online Seniors: Factors Influencing Differences in Health Information Seeking Among Older Internet Users

2008 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 778-792 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sally J. McMillan ◽  
Wendy Macias
Keyword(s):  
Health Information ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Safety Net ◽  
Health Information Seeking ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Internet Users

scholarly journals Factors Influencing Health Information Seeking Behaviour Among Young Adults in UCSI University

2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 69-86
Author(s):  
Elena Ng ◽  
Rabiah Adawiah Abu Seman ◽  
Jing Ni Tee
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Digital Health ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Depth Information ◽  
Health Information Seeking ◽  
Health Seeking ◽  
Factors Influencing

The internet has been recognized as one of the common health-seeking platforms that widely used to maintain physical and mental wellness. Malaysian internet users make use of the connection to obtain as their fundamental basis for a lifestyle change and to meet the difference needs, especially young adults who grown up in this technology era. There are little or limited research conducted particularly on young adult’s health information seeking behavior. The objective of this study is to determine the underlying factors influencing the utilization of internet for information seeking in the context of health among young adults in Malaysia. A total of 370 private university young adults were chosen randomly to take part in this quantitative research via convenience sampling. The research objectives were examined with the theoretical support of Health Belief Model and Technology Acceptance Model. Four underlying variables behind the influences of internet usage for health information seeking were recognized. The major findings of this study indicate that perceived usefulness was appropriate to act as the main predictor which empowering young adults to possess digital health sources from the web. Limitations are taken into consideration; future researchers are encouraged to expand study to bigger demographic group and acquire in-depth information using qualitative method on other underlying factors to better comprehend young adults’ attitude towards the use of technology communication for health support. This study is appropriate to act as guidance which ease for health provider to determine the strategies to come out with health care websites best targeting on young adults. Malaysia government could then address these barriers and generate alternatives to minimize or eliminate the barriers to increase the prevalence of health information seeking activity among young adults.

scholarly journals Factors influencing online health information seeking behavior among patients in Kwahu West Municipal, Nkawkaw, Ghana

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Richmond Dery Nangsangna ◽  
Frances Da-Costa Vroom
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Online Health Information ◽  
Health Information Seeking ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Online Health Information Seeking

Over the years, there has been a lot of transformation in the way health care is delivered and how individuals access health. Rapid growth in technology has been attributed to the advancement. The internet has played a key role in the delivery of health care and serves currently as a huge source of health information to individuals regardless of their location, language or time.This cross sectional study was conducted in the Kwahu West Municipal to determine factors influencing online health information seeking behaviors among patients. Three hospitals in the municipality were purposively selected for the study.  Outpatients attending these facilities were systematically selected. Data was collected using structured interviewer administered questionnaire.The study findings revealed that internet usage rate among patients was 85.8%. However, only 35.7% of patients ever used the internet to access health information. Sex, education and average monthly income were significant factors associated with online health information seeking. The study also showed that, computer and internet experience factors increased the probability of using internet for health information. After adjusting for confounding factors, being employed, earning higher income and owning computer were positive predictors of online health information seeking.It is important to explore other means of reducing the disparity in information access by improving skill and health literacy among the low social class who cannot afford internet ready devices. Health care providers should recognize that patients are using the internet for health information and should be prepared to assist and promote internet user skills among their patients.

Older Adults' Health Information Needs and the Effect of the Internet

2007 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-19
Author(s):  
Jessica Hirth ◽  
Sara J. Czaja ◽  
Joseph Sharit
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Health Information Seeking ◽  
Healthcare Information ◽  
Internet Users

Internet-based health information may be particularly beneficial for older adults as this segment of the population is likely to need healthcare information and services and often experiences problems accessing needed services and care. In order to effectively design e-health tools for seniors it is important to understand their health information needs and factors that enhance or impede their ability to use the Internet. Another important issue is to determine if in fact health information needs are satisfied to a greater extent between Internet users and non-users. This study explored these issues using six focus groups comprised of 35 adults aged 50+ ( M = 69.71 years) with varying levels of Internet-based health information-seeking experience. Results indicated that the adults who used the Internet were quite satisfied with finding information from this source; however non-users were also quite satisfied with the more traditional sources that they rely on for health information.

Older adults and internet health information seeking

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tamer El-Attar ◽  
Jarvis Gray ◽  
Sankaran N. Nair ◽  
Raymond Ownby ◽  
Sara J. Czaja
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Health Information Seeking ◽  
Internet Health Information
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