A grounded theory study on medical students’ proxy online health information seeking behavior

BMC Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 25(1)

Published: Jan. 27, 2025

Although Internet has become the main way of access to health and medical information for most young people today, it might not be case with older people. The elderly that have difficulty using rely largely on their family members obtain evaluate online information. purpose this study is investigate students' proxy seeking behavior members, look into how they search, evaluate, even apply from Internet. paper going explore influencing factors students as well concerns difficulties encounter during searching process. Based grounded theory, conducted semi-structured interviews 30 students, whom data were collected analysis. Through procedure three-level coding, theoretical framework was constructed. Findings include student' seeking, emotional attitudes interviewees, results behavior. Students' individual traits, itself search platform all exercise influences Interviewees mainly stay doubtful about authenticity feel concerned over parents' physical conditions. Proxy are generally marked by positive feedback negative feedback. It satisfies members' demand seek them, such a impact condition. Still, quality remains major challenge face. Only through joint efforts both related departments could high obtained. Besides, effective delivery information, should also patient while communicating members.

Language: Английский

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The information‐seeking behavior of medical sciences students toward COVID‐19 in mass and social media: A cross‐sectional study

Health Science Reports, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 5(3)

Published: May 1, 2022

During the COVID-19 pandemic, college students can access health-related information on Internet to improve preventative behaviors, but they often judge merits of such and create challenges in community. The aim this study was investigate information-seeking behaviors regard among at Kerman University Medical Sciences (KUMS) with help mass social media.The present is a cross-sectional study, which conducted using an online researcher-made questionnaire. An invitation participate sent 500 KUMS, 203 were selected according inclusion criteria completed Descriptive statistics used analyze data.COVID-19 news mostly obtained through media platforms as WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram, radio, television, well publications agencies. Social satellite networks BBC contained most rumors about COVID-19. Some common misconceptions regarding follows: "COVID-19 deadliest disease world," biological attack," disappears air temperature rises." In addition, virtual training provided focused "refraining from visiting holy places crowded locations markets," "observing personal hygiene refraining touching eyes, nose, mouth infected hands," "the role quarantine reducing incidence COVID-19."Our findings demonstrated that during obtain these have significant impact their willingness engage take risk seriously.

Language: Английский

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Attitudes of Covid‐19 patients toward sharing their health data: A survey‐based study to understand security and privacy concerns

Health Science Reports, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 6(3)

Published: Feb. 27, 2023

Many people around the world, especially at time of Covid-19 outbreak, are concerned about their e-health data. The aim this study was to investigate attitudes patients with toward sharing health data for research and concerns security privacy.

Language: Английский

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Evaluating the moderating role of information seeking platforms on university students' risk perception and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic in Ghana

Frontiers in Communication, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 8

Published: March 22, 2023

Introduction The emergence of COVID-19 resulted in heightened usage online information seeking platforms among students aimed at obtaining about the virus. This situation further increased levels risk perception and anxiety as managed to stay safe. study examined roles platforms; specifically, social media professional moderators link between university Ghana. Methods Participants were recruited from two universities Ghana; namely, University Education, Winneba (UEW) Cape Coast (UCC) through a survey approach. conveniently sampled 778 participants who completed set questionnaires. Results results revealed that was positively related anxiety. Further, use specific significantly moderated Specifically, relationship level. Primarily, utilized source reported high presence high-risk compared those did not media. Additionally, platform acted buffer positive levels. In perception, used platforms, showed low Conclusions findings suggest key role played shaping students' perceptions COVID-19. These outcomes call for swift scrutiny health-related obtained platforms. Both users disseminators on have responsibility verifying credibility whichever they post and/or access. Risk should also be an integral part effective communication planning educational institutions during outbreak diseases.

Language: Английский

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Trust in information sources as a moderator of the impact of COVID-19 anxiety and exposure to information on conspiracy thinking and misinformation beliefs: a multilevel study

BMC Psychology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(1)

Published: Nov. 7, 2023

Abstract This study investigates the intricate relationship between exposure to information sources, trust in these conspiracy and misinformation beliefs, COVID-19 anxiety among 509 Omani citizens aged 11 50, representing governorates. Employing structural equation modeling, we not only examine associations but also explore how act as moderating variables this context. Additionally, delve into demographic factors such age group, educational level, gender, place of residence (governorate) discern potential variations. Our findings reveal that health experts is inversely related belief theories, while negatively correlates with misinformation. Intriguingly, exhibits divergent effects across governorates: it diminishes beliefs some regions others. Exposure personal contacts digital media, on other hand, associated heightened respectively, select These distinctions may be attributed proximity Muscat, capital city Oman, where various media outlets policy-making institutions are situated. Furthermore, lower attainment linked greater Females reported higher levels theory no significant differences were detected beliefs. sheds light dynamics theories context highlighting pivotal roles factors. offer valuable insights understanding addressing spread during a public crisis.

Language: Английский

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Evaluating the attitude of medical students toward the impact of social media on improving learning and increasing awareness during the Covid‐19 pandemic: A cross‐sectional study in Iran

Health Science Reports, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 6(6)

Published: June 1, 2023

The use of social media has become an inseparable part many students' lives. Therefore, in this research, we have tried to evaluate the attitude medical students toward impact on improving their learning and increasing awareness during coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.

Language: Английский

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Assessing Internet Surfing Behaviours and Digital Health Literacy among University Students in Ghana during the COVID-19 Pandemic

COVID, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 3(3), P. 405 - 417

Published: March 20, 2023

This study assessed the internet surfing behaviours and digital health literacy (DHL) among university students in Ghana during COVID-19 pandemic. The research was guided by three major objectives: (1) examine online information searching of pandemic, (2) investigate thematic areas searched COVID-19, (3) DHL level students. conveniently sampled 1014 to solicit their responses through questionnaire administration. Using frequency percent counts, multiple response analysis, as well mean standard deviation, revealed that predominant platforms used were search engines (n = 954, 94.1%), social media 950, 93.7%), WhatsApp 93.7%). Predominant themes symptoms 701, 81.7%), vaccines 689, 80.3%), transmission routes coronavirus 664, 77.4%). Further, other results showed enrolled health-related programmes significantly higher levels compared those non-health-related programmes. findings suggest need implement education measures strengthen students’ capacities ability. finding requires governments authorities evidence-informed communication strategies provide valid reliable concerning pandemic support individuals make health-promoting decisions.

Language: Английский

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How Do Personal Networks Affect Adherence to Epidemiological Measures, Vaccine Hesitancy, and the Risk Assessment of COVID-19?

Drustvena istrazivanja, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 33(2), P. 269 - 289

Published: July 24, 2024

Since the beginning of COVID-19 pandemic, adherence to epidemiological measures was proved related information exchanged through personal networks. However, there is still limited evidence on effect specific network properties. Using data from a randomised national sample adults in Croatia (N = 765), we examine role various networks attributes with regard three dependent variables: risk assessment COVID-19, and intention avoid vaccination. We propose "pandemic discussion networks" as that encompass social contacts whom respondents exchange pandemic-related information. Network heterogeneity terms discussants' education level contributed more protective behaviour, while age an inclination towards These associations were confirmed independently behavioural homophily risky health which also found.

Language: Английский

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Exploring and fostering the clinical information seeking behavior of medical practitioners: A Study

International Journal of Research in Library Science, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 9(3), P. 59 - 69

Published: July 31, 2023

The purpose of the present study is to provide insight into information-seeking behavior among medical practitioners in Lakhimpur district Assam, followed by emphasis on practitioners' skills using online platforms for satisfying their information needs.The random (purposive) sampling method has been used collecting required information.Many research studies have conducted past seeking faculty and students as primary topic.However, a review literature revealed that just few govt setup private setups focus.Consequently, this contributes new knowledge lessexplored area research.The Paper concludes with suggestions strengthen practitioners.

Language: Английский

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Mental Health Mobile Applications Used During the COVID -19 Pandemic: A systematic review

Journal of Health and Biomedical Informatics, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 10(1), P. 91 - 110

Published: May 22, 2023

Introduction: During the COVID -19 pandemic, use of mobile applications increased among people copingwith mental health problems. This study aimed to review developed or used during pandemic. Method: In order retrieve related articles, keywords "COVID -19", "Mental health", and "Mobile application" were searched in Web Science, PubMed, Scopus databases without a time limit until April 12, 2022. After selecting articles according entry criteria, features introduced checked. Results: Finally, 25 included study, which 20 pandemic five practical programs already designed. Four designed for medical staff, 16 general public, each students, children aged 3 -9, patients, cancer both staff patients with stress disorders one app was The reviewed presented educational tips overcoming negative destructive thoughts , getting information about healthy lifestyle. Also, eight provided contractions between users psychologists. Conclusion: results thisstudy can be as comprehensive source examine capabilities Coronavirus It is suggested that by identifying strengths weaknesses such applications, measures should taken develop more meet users' needs.

Language: Английский

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