Proxy Information Seeking by Users of a Parenting Information Website: Quantitative Observational Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

One of the largest groups of consumers who seek health information on the internet are parents of young children, as well as people in their social circle. The concept of proxy seeking (on behalf of others) has been explored in the literature, yet little is known about the outcomes.

Objective

The main aim of this study was to describe consumer health information outcomes reported by proxy seekers using a parenting website.

Methods

We conducted a 2-year quantitative observational study. Participants were parents of 0- to 8-year-old children and members of their entourage in Canada who had accessed Naître et Grandir through the website or through a weekly newsletter. For each Naître et Grandir webpage, participants' perceptions regarding the outcomes of seeki

SUBMITTER: El Sherif R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8933803 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature