Searching the Internet for Infertility Information: A Survey of Patient Needs and Preferences.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Given the complexity of infertility diagnoses and treatments and the convenience of the internet for finding health-related information, people undergoing infertility treatments often use Web-based resources to obtain infertility information and support. However, little is known about the types of information and support resources infertility patients search for on the internet and whether these resources meet their needs. OBJECTIVE:The aims of this study were to (1) examine what individual factors, namely, demographic characteristics and distress, are associated with searching the internet for different types of infertility-related information and support resources and (2) determine whether Web-based resources meet the needs of patients. METHODS:Men and women seeking infertilit

SUBMITTER: Brochu F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6933516 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature