Gender-Specific Determinants and Patterns of Online Health Information Seeking: Results From a Representative German Health Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Online health information-seeking behavior (OHISB) is currently a widespread and common behavior that has been described as an important prerequisite of empowerment and health literacy. Although demographic factors such as socioeconomic status (SES), age, and gender have been identified as important determinants of OHISB, research is limited regarding the gender-specific motivational determinants of OHISB and differences between women and men in the use of online resources for health information purposes.

Objective

The aim of this study was to identify gender-specific determinants and patterns of OHISB by analyzing data from a representative German sample of adults (N=1728) with special attention to access and frequency of use as well as topics and sources of OHIS

SUBMITTER: Baumann E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5395693 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature