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- Title
Digital Health Engagement in the US Population: Insights From the 2018 Health Information National Trends Survey.
- Authors
Ratcliff, Chelsea L.; Krakow, Melinda; Greenberg-Worisek, Alexandra; Hesse, Bradford W.
- Abstract
Objectives. To examine prevalence and predictors of digital health engagement among the US population. Methods. We analyzed nationally representative cross-sectional data on 7 digital health engagement behaviors, as well as demographic and socioeconomic predictors, from the Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS 5, cycle 2, collected in 2018; n = 2698–3504). We fitted multivariable logistic regression models using weighted survey responses to generate population estimates. Results. Digitally seeking health information (70.14%) was relatively common, whereas using health apps (39.53%) and using a digital device to track health metrics (35.37%) or health goal progress (38.99%) were less common. Digitally communicating with one's health care providers (35.58%) was moderate, whereas sharing health data with providers (17.20%) and sharing health information on social media (14.02%) were uncommon. Being female, younger than 65 years, a college graduate, and a smart device owner positively predicted several digital health engagement behaviors (odds ratio range = 0.09–4.21; P value range <.001–.03). Conclusions. Many public health goals depend on a digitally engaged populace. These data highlight potential barriers to 7 key digital engagement behaviors that could be targeted for intervention.
- Subjects
DIGITAL health; MEDICAL informatics; SOCIAL media; PUBLIC health; HEALTH behavior; TELEMEDICINE
- Publication
American Journal of Public Health, 2021, Vol 111, Issue 7, p1348
- ISSN
0090-0036
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.2105/ajph.2021.306282