Digital health information provision and health outcomes

Nicholas, D.; Huntingdon, P.; Williams, Peter; Blackburn, Paul

doi:10.1177/016555101401266700

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“…In the medical field, studies have shown that information can increase patient compliance 9,10 and that information leaflets contribute to better health outcomes 11 . The authors’ own studies have tentatively suggested a positive link between information accessed on the Internet and health outcomes 12 . However, it is also recognized that the acquisition of information may not have solely beneficial effects, and that, as Dervin 3 suggests, information may actually represent a ‘barrier’.…”

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“…11 The authors' own studies have tentatively suggested a positive link between information accessed on the Internet and health outcomes. 12 However, it is also recognized that the acquisition of information may not have solely beneficial effects, and that, as Dervin 3 suggests, information may actually represent a 'barrier'. In a recent study of cancer patients and their attitudes to information, for example, Leydon et al 13 showed that many would 'rather not know' more than routine information about treatment.…”

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Non use of health information kiosks examined in an information needs context

Williams

Nicholas

Huntington

2003

Health Info Libraries J

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Whilst great emphasis has rightly been placed on the increased availability and use of health information, little research has been undertaken into the non use of such material, particularly with regard to electronic sources. Computer transactional log data from health information touch screen kiosks, collected as part of an ongoing Department of Health-funded study being carried out by City University, showed that females in the 55-74 age group were particularly under-represented as users. To explore reasons for this, in-depth interviews were carried out with 13 non-kiosk-using, primary-care out-patients fitting this profile, at a surgery which had a kiosk that was being monitored. Subjects were interviewed at length about their information needs and information-seeking behaviour, to determine reasons (if any) they might have had for non-kiosk use. The study utilized an interview schedule and technique loosely based on the 'Sense-Making' methodology of Brenda Dervin (Talk Presented at the International Communication Association Annual Meeting, May 1983, Dallas, Texas, USA. Available from: http://communicationsbsohio-stateedu/sense-making/art/artdervin83html.). Findings elicited many factors accounting for non use of the system. The first and major source of information remained the doctor, with written or other sources only being consulted where recommended or provided. There was evidence that patients wanted little more than the minimum information or instructions required to deal with their condition. Many appeared unaware of the presence of the kiosk and others assumed either that it was not for patient use or that it would not serve their needs. The methodology proved itself, with certain caveats, to be an appropriate vehicle for this kind of exploratory work.

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Non use of health information kiosks examined in an information needs context

Williams

Nicholas

Huntington

2003

Health Info Libraries J

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“…A person's trust in the authenticity of a site was also found to be a significant factor on health outcome, with those users demonstrating the greatest trust being more likely to claim a positive health outcome 15 . It was found that those rating the site's trustworthiness as either good or excellent were more likely to say that they had been helped a lot and were less likely to say that the site was of no help.…”

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Perceptions of the authority of health information. Case study: digital interactive television and the Internet

Nicholas

Huntington

Williams

et al. 2003

Health Info Libraries J

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As part of a Department of Health funded project nearly 2000 people were surveyed as to their use of two digital health information services, one on the Web and the other on digital interactive television (DiTV). The website was of a commercial company-Surgerydoor-and the DiTV service NHS based. This paper concentrates on the issue of trust in digital health information. Two of the main findings were that advertising was found to have an effect on trust, though the quality and type of advertising will impact in different ways on trustworthiness. DiTV subscribers who had either used the Living Health channel which carried NHS branded health information or had heard of the service, were more likely to say that the NHS was a symbol of trust for them compared with DiTV subscribers who had not used the service.

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“…In the field of health, the Internet plays a role in narrowing the knowledge gap between healthcare providers and the public but also brings the risk of widening the knowledge gap between individuals who have and do not have access to the Internet [23]. Through the Internet, health information can be obtained more easily, quickly, and efficiently so it is always the first choice after a doctor [24]. This is because the ICTs, especially the Internet, is more efficient in delivering the health information and other health messages than direct health campaigns [25].…”

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“…The Internet is able to provide information on contraception more efficient than other media. [25] So it is natural that the Internet becomes the primary reference of health information if someone can not directly consult with a physician [24]. In addition, one advantage of the Internet compared to other ICT media such as television and radio is the ability of the Internet to conduct two-way interaction [20], so that responses obtained by information seekers are more complete and detailed.…”

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The Effects of Internet Access on Contraceptive Use in Indonesia (Intercensal Population Survey Data Analysis of 2015)

Nulhakim¹,

Samosir²

2018

Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Indonesian Economy and Development (ICIED 2017)

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The success of family planning program is one of the factors contributing to the decline of fertility rate in Indonesia. Although the prevalence of contraception in Indonesia continues to increase, its growth from year to year continues to decline. Internet is a potential ICT media that can be used to promote family planning program. This study aims to investigate the effect of Internet access on the decision to use contraception in Indonesia. Using data from the Intercensal Population Survey (SUPAS) of 2015, a binary logistic regression is selected to study the effects of Internet access on decision to use contraception among married women aged 15-54 years who live with their partners in Indonesia. The results of this study show that after controlling for education level, working status, place of residence, and age, Internet access statistically makes significant positive effects to the contraceptive use in Indonesia.

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Digital health information provision and health outcomes

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Non use of health information kiosks examined in an information needs context

Non use of health information kiosks examined in an information needs context

Perceptions of the authority of health information. Case study: digital interactive television and the Internet

The Effects of Internet Access on Contraceptive Use in Indonesia (Intercensal Population Survey Data Analysis of 2015)

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