Analyzing paths from online health information seeking to colorectal cancer screening using health literacy skills frame and cognitive mediation model

2019 ◽  
Vol 102 (3) ◽  
pp. 416-423 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seok Won Jin ◽  
Yeonggeul Lee ◽  
David A. Dia
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Online Health Information ◽  
Health Information Seeking ◽  
Mediation Model ◽  
Cognitive Mediation ◽  
Online Health Information Seeking

scholarly journals LANGUAGE USE, LITERACY SKILLS, AND ONLINE HEALTH INFORMATION-SEEKING IN LATER LIFE AMONG HISPANICS IN THE U.S.

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S266-S266
Author(s):  
Roberto J Millar ◽  
Shalini Sahoo ◽  
Takashi Yamashita ◽  
Phyllis Cummins
Keyword(s):  
Health Information ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Limited English Proficiency ◽  
Language Use ◽  
English Proficiency ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Online Health Information ◽  
Health Information Seeking ◽  
Online Health Information Seeking ◽  
At Home

Abstract Online platforms, which are often in English, have become a common source of health information. Accordingly, language skills have been shown to be important for health information-seeking. In the United States, the use of online health information is generally low among Hispanics, particularly those with limited English proficiency. What is less clear, however, is how different measures of English proficiency may be linked to online health information seeking in later life. This study examines the associations between language spoken at home, literacy skills, and online health information seeking among middle age and older Hispanics in the U.S. Data of Hispanic adults aged 40 years and older (n = 315) come from the 2012/2014 Program for International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC). We used binary logistic regression models with complex sampling weights to examine online health information seeking as a function of primary language use at home (Spanish vs. English) and literacy skill assessment scores (low – high: 0 – 500 points). Results indicated that speaking Spanish at home (OR = 0.317, p < 0.05) is a negative predictor, and greater literacy skills (OR = 1.011, p < 0.05) is a positive predictor of online health information seeking. Findings from this study clarify possible health information disadvantages by limited English proficiency and lower literacy skills. We discuss how the impact of primary language use and literacy skills should be incorporated into future health communication and policy initiatives to address the barriers to health information among middle-aged and older Hispanic adults.

Patterns of online health information seeking after visiting a physician: perceptions of adolescents from high schools in central Belgrade, Serbia

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tatjana Gazibara ◽  
Milica Cakic ◽  
Jelena Cakic ◽  
Anita Grgurevic ◽  
Tatjana Pekmezovic
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Online Health Information ◽  
Health Information Seeking ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Online Health Information Seeking

Abstract Background Browsing webpages that offer health information allows visitors to remain anonymous, particularly when researching sensitive topics. Uncertainty about confidentiality may be a barrier for adolescents to discuss their health in-person with a physician and seek further health information on the Internet after seeing a physician. Objective To explore factors contributing to perceived online health information seeking after visiting a physician in a sample of high school students. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted from December 2016 to January 2017. The study included 702 high school students. Socio-demographic and behavioral questionnaire as well as the electronic health (e-health) literacy scale (eHEALS) were used to collect data. Students described their perceptions of what they commonly do after visiting a physician, which was not connected to a particular clinic at any point in time. Results A total of 347 students (49.4%) perceived that they search for online health information after visiting a physician. Attending humanities-languages school program, lower education level of parents, being older at first Internet use, stronger influence of online health information on students’ behaviour, better e-health literacy, use of smartphones, YouTube, social networks and heath forums were associated with perceived online health information seeking after visiting a physician. Conclusion One-half of high school students in this study perceived that they search for online health information after having visited a physician. Our results suggest that many adolescents might seek additional information about health.

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