Analysis on childhood fever health information seeking behaviors in online health community using a mixed-methods approach.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The primary aim of this study is to analyze health information seeking behaviors of users related to child fever within online health communities. The findings will serve as a foundation for the development of targeted interventions and resources for addressing the specific information needs related to child fever. Ultimately, this will enhance parental capabilities in managing fever in children and for improving the quality of communication between healthcare professionals and parents dealing with feverish children.

Methods

This study employed data crawling to gather Q&A data on childhood fever from online health communities, specifically "haodf.com" between March 15, 2022, and March 15, 2023. A total of 47,781 texts were analyzed using a mixed research approach t

SUBMITTER: Pan X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11440565 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature