Predictors of Internet Health Information–Seeking Behaviors Among Young Adults Living With HIV Across the United States: Longitudinal Observational Study

Comulada, W. Scott; Step, Mary M.; Fletcher, Jesse B.; Tanner, Amanda E.; Dowshen, Nadia; Arayasirikul, Sean; Baker, Kristin; Zuniga, James; Swendeman, Dallas; Medich, Melissa; Kao, Uyen; Northrup, Adam; Nieto, Omar; Brooks, Ronald A.

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“…Li et al reported that a higher level of education, female sex, and a younger age were associated with higher odds of seeking information online [ 18 ]. Invariably, other studies reported that a lower level of education was associated with a lower likelihood of HIT use in the form of looking up health information [ 19 , 20 ]. These findings may be related to the effect of health literacy on the use of technological tools.…”

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Assessing the Relationship Between Health Information Technology Use and Self-Rated Health Among Adults with Chronic Low Back Pain in the United States

Okobi,

Odoma,

Ogochukwu

et al. 2023

Cureus

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Objective: To assess the use of health information technology (HIT) among adults with chronic low back pain (CLBP) in the United States and to evaluate the relationship between HIT use and self-rated health. Methods: The independent variable was the use of the internet to (1) fill prescriptions, (2) communicate with a healthcare provider, (3) look up health information, and (4) schedule a medical appointment. Respondents rated their health in the last 12 months as worse, about the same, or better. A Chi-square analysis was used to assess the use of HIT among those with CLBP; a logistic regression was used to determine predictors of HIT use; and an ordinal logistic regression was used to assess the relationship between HIT and self-rated health.Results: As compared to those without CLBP, those with CLBP are more likely to use the internet to look up health information (58.9 vs. 53.8%, p-value<.001), refill prescriptions (13.9% vs. 10.5%, p-value<.001), and communicate with a healthcare provider (19.8% vs.15.3%, p-value<.001). Being employed and having a higher level of education were positive predictors of HIT use. As compared to other uses of the internet, using the internet to communicate with a healthcare provider was associated with higher odds of rating health as better compared to worse or about the same within the last 12 months. Conclusion: Among adults with CLBP, a more affluent social status is associated with the use of HIT. Also, HIT is associated with a better health rating as compared to not using it at all. Further studies should assess the longitudinal relationship between HIT use and how adults with CLBP rate their health.

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Assessing the Relationship Between Health Information Technology Use and Self-Rated Health Among Adults with Chronic Low Back Pain in the United States

Okobi,

Odoma,

Ogochukwu

et al. 2023

Cureus

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“…The involvement of patients empowered them to understand the value of the system and to provide their views and needs, thus facilitating the development of a user-adapted platform. Furthermore, the need has been emphasized for developers of digital health information to use numerous innovative strategies to meet both the needs and expectations of targeted audiences [ 46 ]. During consultative meetings in the early phases of our project, village leaders indicated the need to use the platform to disseminate news and information to villagers.…”

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Development of Digital Health Messages for Rural Populations in Tanzania: Multi- and Interdisciplinary Approach

Holst¹,

Isabwe²,

Sukums³

et al. 2021

JMIR Mhealth Uhealth

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Background Health workers have traditionally delivered health promotion and education to rural communities in the Global South in paper leaflet formats or orally. With the rise of digital technologies, health promotion and education can be provided in innovative and more effective formats, which are believed to have a higher impact on disease prevention and treatment. Objective The aim of this tutorial is to illustrate how a multi- and interdisciplinary approach can be applied in the design process of digital health messages for use in the Global South. Methods The multi- and interdisciplinary team of the Non-discriminating access for Digital Inclusion (DigI) project digitalized and customized available government-approved paper-based health promotion messages into a screen-suitable format. The team worked closely together and used its diverse expertise to develop digital health messages with disease-specific content in Tanzania’s national language (Swahili) as well as English. The development process included the following phases: a local needs assessment; identification of government-approved health promotion materials in a nondigital format; identification of key health messages; creation of a practical and engaging story, easy to understand for the general public; drafting of a storyboard for an animated video with review, feedback, and revisions; forward and backward translation; audio recording of the story in both languages; finalization and presentation of the animations; development of relevant questions related to the health messages in each domain; and development of web and mobile apps to access the digital health messages. Results Between 2017 and 2019, we developed key health messages, quizzes, and animated health videos to address HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, Taenia solium cysticercosis and taeniasis, and anthrax, all of which are of public health importance in Tanzania. Feedback from local stakeholders and test users was included in various phases of the process. The 4 videos and other content are available in local information spots on a digital health platform (DigI platform), established by the DigI project, in both Tanzanian Swahili and English. Conclusions Our methodological multi- and interdisciplinary approach ensures that the digital health messages for the public are clear, high quality, and align with the government’s objectives for health promotion. It also demonstrates the diversity of scientific disciplines required when collaborating on a digital health project. We recommend this approach to be applied to the development of other digital health messages for a wide range of diseases. International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID) RR2-10.2196/25128

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“…As an early example of librarians working to provide LGBTQ+ health information, some librarians created print reference materials to link consumers to community resources for HIV/AIDS, providing pre-internet access to information when reliable information was not always easy to access or identify [21][22][23][24]. Recent studies have focused on health information seeking by sexual and gender minority youth and information seeking by men who have sex with men (MSM) on topics such as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), a medication that decreases the risk of HIV transmission [25,26,27]. Other studies have focused on information seeking by transgender and gender diverse persons, in areas such as breast cancer screening and human papillomavirus vaccination [28,29].…”

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LGBTQ+ health research guides: a multi-institutional analysis of usage patterns and user information needs

Stevens,

Morris,

Parker

et al. 2023

jmla

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Objective: LGBTQ+ health research guides can strengthen the LGBTQ+ community through connecting people to quality health services and information, and previous studies have recommended that health sciences libraries create and maintain these guides. Little evidence exists, though, on how these guides are used and how well they meet the needs of LGBTQ+ users. Using retrospective data retrieved from multiple LGBTQ+ health research guides, we examined the categories of LGBTQ+ health information most used, as well as how often guides were accessed. Based on these results, we hope to find patterns which can lead to best practices for libraries. Methods: Five North American academic health sciences libraries contributed select usage data from their LGBTQ+ health research guides, covering a three-year period (July 2018-June 2021). Data was analyzed in two ways. Firstly, the 20 most-clicked resources from each guide were categorized through open coding, to assess if certain information resource categories were more popular among guide users, allowing for inference of user needs. A time-series analysis was also conducted for two sites, using the Classical Seasonal Decomposition by Moving Averages method, to provide deeper insights into the data. Results: Open coding data showed consumer health information resources were used more often than other health resource categories. Resources from more locally based organizations and those with provider and services information were heavily used, indicating that users may be looking for information connecting to local health services and providers. The time series analysis allowed the potential positive effect of guide promotion to be showcased in ways that would not have been clear from the raw data. Conclusion: This study shows that people are accessing LGBTQ+ consumer health information through academic library research guides, with a preference for local information. Guide usage appears to be positively driven by outreach within one’s institution and to the greater community. Locating external partners may increase guide impact and provide important links to local resources and services.

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Predictors of Internet Health Information–Seeking Behaviors Among Young Adults Living With HIV Across the United States: Longitudinal Observational Study

Cited by 7 publications

References 32 publications

Assessing the Relationship Between Health Information Technology Use and Self-Rated Health Among Adults with Chronic Low Back Pain in the United States

Assessing the Relationship Between Health Information Technology Use and Self-Rated Health Among Adults with Chronic Low Back Pain in the United States

Development of Digital Health Messages for Rural Populations in Tanzania: Multi- and Interdisciplinary Approach

LGBTQ+ health research guides: a multi-institutional analysis of usage patterns and user information needs

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