The Associations Between Mental Health Problems and Attitudes Toward Web-Based Health and Social Care Services: Evidence From a Finnish Population-Based Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The significance of web-based health and social care services has been highlighted in recent years. There is a risk that the digitalization of public services will reinforce the digital and social exclusion of vulnerable groups, such as individuals with mental health problems.

Objective

This study aims to examine the associations between mental health problems and attitudes toward web-based health and social care services in the general population. The attitudes measured include lack of interest, perceived need for face-to-face encounters, and concern for safety. The study also evaluates whether sociodemographic characteristics (age, gender, education level, and poverty) modify these associations.

Methods

Cross-sectional population-based data were collected

SUBMITTER: Rantanen T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8493458 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature