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- Title
Predictors of Online Health Information-seeking Behaviors among College Latino Men.
- Authors
Chavarria, Enmanuel A.; Chaney, Beth H.; Stellefson, Michael L.; Chaney, J. Don; Chavarria, Nikita E.; Dodd, Virginia J.
- Abstract
Objective: We assessed the types of online health information (OHI) searched, and factors that influence OHI-seeking for college Latino men (CLM). Methods: Participants (N = 127) were surveyed online. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlations, and multivariable linear regression model fitting were conducted. Results: CLM frequently search for OHI. CLM sought OHI for others. Factors influencing OHI searches include the health status of CLM's family, monetary concerns, and physical appearance. Frequency of OHI-seeking predicts self-efficacy to seek healthcare services. OHI's message predicts self-efficacy to engage in health behavior management. Conclusions: CLM seem to be OHI brokers for family and loved ones. Findings give insight for healthcare professionals creating online health interventions targeted at young adult Latinos.
- Subjects
MEDICAL record databases; HEALTH of Hispanic Americans; HEALTH self-care; HISPANIC American men; MALE college students
- Publication
Health Behavior & Policy Review, 2017, Vol 4, Issue 4, p367
- ISSN
2326-4403
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.14485/HBPR.4.4.6