Web-Based Health Information Seeking Among Students at Kuwait University: Cross-Sectional Survey Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Owing to the revolution in technology, the internet has become an important aspect of people's lives. Modern technology is enabling people from diverse educational backgrounds to use the internet for several purposes, one of which is health information seeking. Recently, Web-based health information has become more popular among patients all over the world and among the general public.

Objective

This study aimed to investigate the use of Web-based health resources among undergraduate students from different faculties at Kuwait University.

Methods

The study employed a cross-sectional design with students selected from 8 faculties of Kuwait University, 4 faculties of Literature and 4 faculties of Science. Data were collected using structured questionnaires, a

SUBMITTER: Ashkanani H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6914278 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature