Association between online health information-seeking and medication adherence: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The evidence of the impact of online health information-seeking (OHIS) on health outcomes has been conflicting. OHIS is increasingly recognised as a factor influencing health behaviour but the impact of OHIS on medication adherence remains unclear.

Objectives

We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to examine the associations between OHIS and medication adherence.

Methods

We searched Medline, Embase, Web of Science, Scopus, CINAHL and Psychology and Behavioural Science Collection for studies published up to December 2020. The inclusion criteria were studies that reported the associations of OHIS and medication adherence, quantitative design, reported primary data only, related to any health condition where medications are used and conducted on pa

SUBMITTER: Lim HM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9109497 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature