Seeking Health in a Digital World: Exploring Immigrant Parents' Quest for Child Health Information-A Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT: During pregnancy and early parenthood, parents' strong interest in pediatric health information presents a valuable opportunity to positively impact long-term health-seeking behavior and overall child health. In line with the increasing prevalence of digital transformation, a scoping review was conducted to explore two key aspects: (1) information seeking and use of digital health information among immigrant parents, and (2) associated reasons and factors. The literature search covered the period until July 2022, using Web of Science, MEDLINE, and CINAHL Complete databases. Out of 625 articles, 12 were included, comprising six qualitative, five quantitative studies, and one review. The majority of studies focused on immigrants in North America, primarily from Latin America and Asia. The st

SUBMITTER: Zysset AE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10572919 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature