Factors affecting online health information-seeking behavior in young and middle-aged patients with stroke.

ABSTRACT: This study aimed to explore the characteristics of online health information-seeking behavior and the influencing factors among young and middle-aged Chinese patients with stroke. The participants of this study were 230 young and middle-aged patients with stroke enrolled from a Class III Grade A hospital in Shandong Province, China, using convenience sampling from October 31, 2023, to May 15, 2024. Based on relevant theories and literature reviews, a self-administered questionnaire was used to analyze the influencing factors regarding six aspects: general demographic characteristics, disease factors, psychological factors, environmental factors, information factors, and information technology factors. Univariate, Correlation, and multivariate analyses were conducted to explore the factors

SUBMITTER: Shi G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12036841 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature