Exploring Online Health Information-Seeking Behavior Among Young Adults: Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The ability to access and evaluate online health information is essential for young adults to manage their physical and mental well-being. With the growing integration of the internet, mobile technology, and social media, young adults (aged 18-30 years) are increasingly turning to digital platforms for health-related content. Despite this trend, there remains a lack of systematic insights into their specific behaviors, preferences, and needs when seeking health information online.

Objective

This scoping review aims to understand "What previous studies report regarding young adults' online health information-seeking behavior (OHISB) for health information in terms of the choice of digital platform and platform user interface (UI)?" It attempts to (1) determine whic

SUBMITTER: Stifjell K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12457860 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature