ArticleOnline journal of public health informatics2019
Factors influencing online health information seeking behaviour among patients in Kwahu West Municipal, Nkawkaw, Ghana.
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Social Media Use ,Online Health Information Seeking and Knowledge on Hypertension Among Undergraduate Students of Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
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Abstract
Over the years, health care delivery and ways of accessing health information have transformed rapidly through the use of technology. The internet has played a key role in this advancement by serving as an important source of health information to people regardless of their location, language or condition. This cross sectional study was conducted in the Kwahu West Municipal to determine factors influencing online health information seeking behaviours among patients. Three hospitals in the municipality were purposively selected for the study. Outpatients attending these facilities were systematically selected and 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 a 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 seeking health information from the internet and should be prepared to assist and promote internet user skills among their patients.
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