Online health information seeking behavior among laypeople in Jordan

Q3 Social Sciences

Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship Pub Date : 2023-01-02 DOI:10.1080/1941126X.2023.2165239

Basil Alzougool

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Abstract

Abstract The aim of this study was threefold: (i) to examine the prevalence and patterns of online HISB among laypeople in Jordan, (ii) to identify their types and reasons for seeking health information online, and (iii) to explore any differences in the identified types and reasons according to their characteristics. A cross-sectional study was carried out among general population in Jordan. Participants highly sought health information online. More than third sought the information several times a week. They sought information about symptoms, medication, and a disease or condition in order to be informed, because of noticing new symptoms, and for curiosity.

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约旦外行人在线健康信息寻求行为

摘要本研究的目的有三个：（i）调查约旦非专业人群中在线HISB的流行率和模式，（ii）确定他们在网上寻求健康信息的类型和原因，以及（iii）根据他们的特点探讨已确定的类型和理由的任何差异。在约旦的普通人群中进行了一项横断面研究。参与者在网上极力寻求健康信息。超过三分之一的人每周多次寻求信息。他们寻求有关症状、药物和疾病或状况的信息，以便获得信息，因为他们注意到了新的症状，并出于好奇。

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Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship Social Sciences-Library and Information Sciences

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1.50

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期刊介绍： A journal for information professionals who work with managing electronic resources in libraries The Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship (renamed from The Acquisitions Librarian to reflect the journal"s broader focus) provides a much-needed scholarly forum for librarians and other information professionals. This peer-reviewed quarterly journal addresses evolving work-related processes and procedure, current research, and the latest news on topics related to electronic resources and the digital environment"s impact on collecting, acquiring, and making accessible library materials. The journal provides opinion pieces, the latest news, book reviews, conference presentations, and e-resources related updates.