Are lifestyle changes from online information associated with discussing the information with a doctor? A cross -sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The prevalence of diabetes and the use of electronic health (eHealth) are increasing. Lifestyle changes in a positive direction may reduce morbidity and mortality in patients with diabetes. The main objective of this study was to test the association between lifestyle changes based on online information seeking and discussing the information with a doctor.

Methods

In this cross-sectional study we used e-mail survey data from 1250 members of The Norwegian Diabetes Association, collected in 2018. Included in the analyses were 847 men and women aged 18 to 89 years diagnosed with diabetes and who reported use of eHealth within the previous year. We used descriptive statistics to estimate lifestyle changes based on information from the internet. Logistic regressions we

SUBMITTER: Midthassel TC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8719672 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature