Examining internet use for health information seeking and influencing factors among undergraduate health science students in Southwest Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Internet has become a pivotal resource for accessing health information globally, offering unprecedented convenience and breadth of resources. This cross-sectional study examines the implications of Internet use for health information seeking and the influencing factors among undergraduate health science students in Southwest Ethiopia.

Methods

An institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted from November 10 to December 10, 2023. The study enrolled 423 students. Data were collected using a pretested and structured self-administered questionnaire. Data entry and analysis were performed using EpiData V4.6 and STATA V17, respectively. Bi-variable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were conducted to identify factors associated with the outcom

SUBMITTER: Chereka AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11750529 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature