Internet Use in Old Age: Results of a German Population-Representative Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The internet has the potential to foster healthy lifestyles and to support chronic disease management. Older adults could benefit from using the internet and other information and communication technology to access health-related information and interventions available online.

Objective

The aim of this study was to investigate factors influencing internet use in older and oldest age groups and to determine the frequency of internet use for health-related purposes.

Methods

Using data from a nationally representative telephone survey of older adults aged 75 years and over, a sample of 999 people was assessed using structured clinical interviews. Descriptive and binary logistic regression analyses were performed.

Results

Overall, 42.6% (418/999) of part

SUBMITTER: Quittschalle J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7685698 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature