Mindfulness Intervention for Health Information Avoidance in Older Adults: Mixed Methods Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The global aging population and rapid development of digital technology have made health management among older adults an urgent public health issue. The complexity of online health information often leads to psychological challenges, such as cyberchondria, exacerbating health information avoidance behaviors. These behaviors hinder effective health management; yet, little research examines their mechanisms or intervention strategies.

Objective

This study investigates the mechanisms influencing health information avoidance among older adults, emphasizing the mediating role of cyberchondria. In addition, it evaluates the effectiveness of mindfulness meditation as an intervention strategy to mitigate these behaviors.

Methods

A mixed methods approach was used,

SUBMITTER: Gu C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11815307 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature