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Perich T, Andriessen K. Factors associated with perceived helpfulness and use of mental health websites by Australian young adults with a family history of mental illness. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGY 2024; 59:208-213. [PMID: 37712108 DOI: 10.1002/ijop.12950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2022] [Accepted: 09/03/2023] [Indexed: 09/16/2023]
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Young adults with a family history of mental illness may be vulnerable to develop mental health conditions based on genetic and environmental features. This study aimed to explore factors associated with the use of mental health websites for young adults aged 18-30 years who reported a family history of mental illness. Young adults (n = 469) who reported a family history of mental illness completed an online survey regarding their use of mental health websites, demographic questionnaires and the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scales. In total, 194 (41%) participants reported using mental health websites, with the majority using these for their own mental well-being (n = 156; 33%). Having a previous history of a mental health condition was associated with mental health website use, along with having a prior history of drug use and having more than one family member diagnosed with a mental illness.
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- Tania Perich
- School of Psychology, Western Sydney University, Sydney, Australia
- Translational Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Sydney, Australia
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- Centre for Mental Health, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
- School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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Gazibara T, Cakic M, Cakic J, Grgurevic A, Pekmezovic T. Familiarity with the internet and health apps, and specific topic needs are amongst the factors that influence how online health information is used for health decisions amongst adolescents. Health Info Libr J 2022. [PMID: 35652454 DOI: 10.1111/hir.12440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2020] [Revised: 03/21/2022] [Accepted: 05/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Many adolescents believe that online health information is reliable, particularly when they are familiar with the source of information. OBJECTIVE To analyse the degree of influence of online health information on high school students' health decisions and examine whether socio-demographic characteristics, digital literacy, use of different websites and interest in specific health topics are associated with a stronger influence of online health information on adolescents' health-related decisions. METHODS Participants were students from four public high schools in Belgrade, Serbia. Socio-demographic and behavioural questionnaire as well as the e-health literacy scale (eHEALS) were used to collect data. RESULTS The study sample comprised 702 students. A total of 79.6% of students reported that online health information influenced their health decisions to a certain extent (from 'a little' to 'a lot'). Being a boy, using the internet since younger age, better self-perceived e-health literacy, using health apps, Google, health forums, websites of health institutions, social media and YouTube, being interested in diet/nutrition, sexually transmitted infections and cigarettes were the characteristics associated with a stronger influence of online health information on students' health decisions. CONCLUSION This study provides clues about how online health-related information can be used to adjust and enhance health promotion amongst adolescents.
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- Tatjana Gazibara
- Institute of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Institute of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Institute of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Institute of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Institute of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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Dolores-Maldonado G, Cañari-Casaño JL, Montero-Romainville R, Malaga G. Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) Opportunities in Health Education (HE) in a mandatory social isolation context. F1000Res 2022; 10:322. [PMID: 38449814 PMCID: PMC10915359 DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.52049.2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/16/2022] [Indexed: 03/08/2024] Open
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Background: Routine care for prevention and health promotion has reduced significantly due to the Covid-19 pandemic and mandatory social isolation measures. In this context, it is necessary to identify and describe Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) that provide opportunities for health education, promotion, and prevention aimed at the general population. The study is a systematic review of MOOCs on health education, health promotion, and prevention for the general population in a pandemic context. Methods: We developed a search for MOOC courses aimed at the general population on health education, health promotion, and prevention in different available MOOC platforms. We executed a descriptive analysis of the main characteristics of the selected MOOCs. Results: There were 117 MOOCs chosen on health education, promotion, and prevention for the general population. Coursera (40.3%) was the platform that offered the highest quantity of MOOCs; more than half of the MOOCs were in English (52.9%). The median (interquartile range) duration of the selected MOOCs was 11 (6-15) hours. The predominant themes were "Health promotion" (43%) and "Food and nutrition" (31%), and the origin was mainly from Europe (37.8%). Conclusions: MOOC offerings in health education are diverse, predominantly in English, of European origin, and in health promotion issues. This study opens an opportunity to multiply initiatives in different territories, considering other languages and topics more akin to each territorial reality, allowing it to be a more equitable learning opportunity in times of pandemic and compulsory social isolation.
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- Gandy Dolores-Maldonado
- Núcleo de Investigación en Alimentación y Nutrición, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima, Peru
- Unidad de Conocimiento y Evidencia (CONEVID), Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima, Peru
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- Emerge, Emerging Diseases and Climate Change Research Unit, School of Public Health and Administration, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia., Lima, Peru
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- Unidad de Conocimiento y Evidencia (CONEVID), Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima, Peru
- Unidad de Ciudadanía Intercultural y Salud Indígena. Facultad de Salud Pública y Administración. Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima, Peru
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- Unidad de Conocimiento y Evidencia (CONEVID), Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima, Peru
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Gazibara T, Cakic M, Cakic J, Grgurevic A, Pekmezovic T. Patterns of online health information seeking after visiting a physician: perceptions of adolescents from high schools in central Belgrade, Serbia. Fam Pract 2021; 38:231-237. [PMID: 33096547 DOI: 10.1093/fampra/cmaa118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Browsing webpages that offer health information allows visitors to remain anonymous, particularly when researching sensitive topics. Uncertainty about confidentiality may be a barrier for adolescents to discuss their health in-person with a physician and seek further health information on the Internet after seeing a physician. OBJECTIVE To explore factors contributing to perceived online health information seeking after visiting a physician in a sample of high school students. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted from December 2016 to January 2017. The study included 702 high school students. Socio-demographic and behavioral questionnaire as well as the electronic health (e-health) literacy scale (eHEALS) were used to collect data. Students described their perceptions of what they commonly do after visiting a physician, which was not connected to a particular clinic at any point in time. RESULTS A total of 347 students (49.4%) perceived that they search for online health information after visiting a physician. Attending humanities-languages school program, lower education level of parents, being older at first Internet use, stronger influence of online health information on students' behaviour, better e-health literacy, use of smartphones, YouTube, social networks and heath forums were associated with perceived online health information seeking after visiting a physician. CONCLUSION One-half of high school students in this study perceived that they search for online health information after having visited a physician. Our results suggest that many adolescents might seek additional information about health.
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- Tatjana Gazibara
- Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Epidemiology, University of Belgrade Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Epidemiology, University of Belgrade Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Epidemiology, University of Belgrade Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Epidemiology, University of Belgrade Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Epidemiology, University of Belgrade Belgrade, Serbia
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Martinović I, Kim SU, Stanarević Katavić S. Study of health information needs among adolescents in Croatia shows distinct gender differences in information seeking behaviour. Health Info Libr J 2021; 40:70-91. [PMID: 33861517 DOI: 10.1111/hir.12369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2019] [Revised: 02/09/2021] [Accepted: 03/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Understanding the health information needs of adolescents is the first step towards providing them with relevant information to aid them in their decision making regarding health issues. OBJECTIVE The goal of this study is to assess adolescents' needs, perceptions and sources of health information. METHODS Four hundred sixty-nine high school students in Osijek, Croatia, participated in this study by answering a questionnaire. The collected data were analysed using basic frequency and non-parametric statistical methods. RESULTS The most popular health topics identified by adolescents in our study were nutrition, diseases, depression, relationships, sexual intercourse and alcohol. Adolescents consider their parents the most reliable personal source of health information (72.0%), while they perceive the Internet as the main non-personal source of health information (29.8%). Adolescents wish to get more education about health issues at school (54.4%). Significant gender differences were found in adolescents' needs, perceptions and sources of health information. CONCLUSIONS It is important to provide adolescents with systematic institutional health education and improve health advisory services and library/information services to assist adolescents in locating health information and resolving their health related questions.
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- Ivana Martinović
- Department of Information Sciences, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Josip Juraj Strossmayer in Osijek, Osijek, Croatia
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- Department of Library and Information Science, School of Arts and Sciences, Catholic University of America, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Information Sciences, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Josip Juraj Strossmayer in Osijek, Osijek, Croatia
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Gazibara T, Cakic J, Cakic M, Grgurevic A, Pekmezovic T. Searching for online health information instead of seeing a physician: a cross-sectional study among high school students in Belgrade, Serbia. Int J Public Health 2020; 65:1269-1278. [PMID: 32876767 DOI: 10.1007/s00038-020-01471-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2020] [Revised: 08/18/2020] [Accepted: 08/25/2020] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES Fear of being judged and stigmatized has been reported as barriers for adolescents to timely use healthcare services. The objective of this study was to examine the prevalence and factors associated with online health information seeking instead of seeing a physician among high school students. METHODS A cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was carried out in four out of 21 public high schools in Belgrade, from December 2016 to January 2017 (n = 702, 41.9% males, 15-19 years old). The association of socio-demographic characteristics, digital literacy, interest in health topics and the use of online platforms with health information seeking was analysed using multinomial regression models. RESULTS More than half of high school students (56.6%) search for online health information instead of seeking a physician. Being male, having lower-grade point average, attending humanities-languages program, older age at first Internet use, better e-health literacy, use of smartphones, interest in sexually transmitted diseases and mental health, use of websites run by physicians and Youtube was associated with online health information seeking instead of in-person visit to a physician. CONCLUSIONS Setting up safe and supportive online platform could help adolescents improve health education. Physicians who see adolescent patients should encourage discussions about sensitive health topics.
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- Tatjana Gazibara
- Institute of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Visegradska 26a, 11000, Belgrade, Serbia.
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- Institute of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Visegradska 26a, 11000, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Institute of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Visegradska 26a, 11000, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Institute of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Visegradska 26a, 11000, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Institute of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Visegradska 26a, 11000, Belgrade, Serbia
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Deng S, Xia S, Hu J, Li H, Liu Y. Exploring the topic structure and evolution of associations in information behavior research through co-word analysis. JOURNAL OF LIBRARIANSHIP AND INFORMATION SCIENCE 2020. [DOI: 10.1177/0961000620938120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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This study aims to reveal the distribution of topics, and the associations among them, in information behavior research from 2009 to 2018. Working with a collection of 6744 publications from the Web of Science database, co-word analysis is used to investigate the overall topic structure, the associations among the topics, and their evolution in different years, which is supplemented by visualization with science maps. The results uncovered an unbalanced distribution of topics, and that the topics cluster into six communities representing subdivisions of this field: information behavior in patient-centered studies; information interaction in the digital environment; information literacy in health and academic contexts; health literacy on the Internet; information behavior in child-centered studies; and information behavior in medical informatics. The findings supplement and provide refinements to work on the state of this field, and help researchers obtain an overview of the past decade to guide their future work.
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- Shengli Deng
- Centre for Studies of Information Resources, Wuhan University, China
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- School of Information Management, Wuhan University, China
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- Department of Industrial and Information Management, Tampere University, Finland
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- Department of Information and Service Economy, Aalto University School of Business, Finland
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Deng S, Xia S. Mapping the interdisciplinarity in information behavior research: a quantitative study using diversity measure and co-occurrence analysis. Scientometrics 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s11192-020-03465-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Purpose
This paper brings focus and attention to the aspect of time within health information behaviour. The purpose of this paper is to critically assess and present strengths and weaknesses of utilising the infodemiology approach and metrics as a novel way to examine temporal variations and patterns of online health information behaviour. The approach is shortly exemplified by presenting empirical evidence for temporal patterns of health information behaviour on different time-scales.
Design/methodology/approach
A short review of online health information behaviour is presented and methodological barriers to studying the temporal nature of this behaviour are emphasised. To exemplify how the infodemiology approach and metrics can be utilised to examine temporal patterns, and to test the hypothesis of existing rhythmicity of health information behaviour, a brief analysis of longitudinal data from a large discussion forum is analysed.
Findings
Clear evidence of robust temporal patterns and variations of online health information behaviour are shown. The paper highlights that focussing on time and the question of when people engage in health information behaviour can have significant consequences.
Practical implications
Studying temporal patterns and trends for health information behaviour can help in creating optimal interventions and health promotion campaigns at optimal times. This can be highly beneficial for positive health outcomes.
Originality/value
A new methodological approach to study online health information behaviour from a temporal perspective, a phenomenon that has previously been neglected, is presented. Providing evidence for rhythmicity can complement existing epidemiological data for a more holistic picture of health and diseases, and their behavioural aspects.
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Kim SU, Martinović I, Katavić SS. The use of mobile devices and applications for health information: A survey of Croatian students. JOURNAL OF LIBRARIANSHIP AND INFORMATION SCIENCE 2019. [DOI: 10.1177/0961000619880937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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This study aims to understand the information behaviours of youth seeking health information on mobile devices and to explore differences by prior knowledge, gender and grade level. A survey was conducted in two high schools in Osijek, Croatia. Results indicate that among the total 408 participants, 84.3% reported having used mobile devices for health information and 54.7% reported having used applications for health information. Students seek health information about physical activity and eating issues/nutrition mostly on mobile devices. Students with more prior medical knowledge tend to have more information needs, perceive mobile devices as more beneficial, search health information and use health-related applications more frequently, and consider the tracking/recording/monitoring feature of applications more useful. Students with less prior medical knowledge tend to consider the video feature of applications more useful. Students rely heavily on searching health topics in search engines on mobile devices, rather than browsing or using applications. This study provides implications to better assist young people in using mobile devices and applications to manage their health issues.
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- Sung Un Kim
- Catholic University of America, Washington, DC, USA
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Holmberg C, Berg C, Dahlgren J, Lissner L, Chaplin JE. Health literacy in a complex digital media landscape: Pediatric obesity patients’ experiences with online weight, food, and health information. Health Informatics J 2018; 25:1343-1357. [DOI: 10.1177/1460458218759699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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This study aimed to explore experiences with online information regarding food, weight management, and health in a group of adolescents in treatment for obesity. Individual semi-structured interviews with 20 adolescents were conducted. Participants used a screen-recorded laptop to demonstrate their search procedures and online information sources. The transcribed interviews were categorized using qualitative content analysis. The adolescents described both encouraging and discouraging experiences. On one hand, they said that online forums could provide nutritious meal ideas and inspiration as well as social support for behavior change. On the other hand, they mentioned that there was a confusing amount of misleading commercial content online and also experiences of peer-facilitated food marketing in online networks. An overarching theme was generated: social media might be a resource for health inspiration, health information, and social support, but requires awareness and competencies. Implications for clinical practice are discussed in light of these findings.
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- University of Gothenburg, Sweden; Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Sweden
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- University of Gothenburg, Sweden; Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Sweden
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Grant MJ. Ten years of reviews. Health Info Libr J 2017; 34:1-4. [PMID: 28244257 DOI: 10.1111/hir.12175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The March 2017 issue of the Health Information and Libraries Journal marks the 10 year anniversary of the inaugural review published in the journal's review series. The review series was conceived to meet the growing appetite of health library and information workers to access synthesised evidence to inform their practice; something we'd already been doing to support medics in their practice. This editorial looks back on the 10 years and the inspiration which saw the development of a typology of review types and associated methodologies to address the lack of consistent guidelines on the features a review should incorporate.
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Like their peers in the general youth population, youth with chronic medical conditions (YCMC) are at risk for substance use, including nonmedical use of prescription medications. However, given dangerous disease-substance interactions, the stakes for detecting and intervening on substance use are perhaps even higher for YCMC. Given the risk for nonadherence with chronic disease management, it is incumbent on primary care providers, specialty providers, and behavioral health specialists to be vigilant in asking about substance use and providing brief counseling and referral to substance use treatment when appropriate.
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- Scott E Hadland
- Division of Adolescent/Young Adult Medicine, Department of Medicine, Boston Children's Hospital, 300 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, USA; Department of Health Policy and Management, Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, Kresge Building, 677 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, USA; Department of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, 25 Shattuck Street, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
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- Division of Adolescent Medicine, Seattle Children's Hospital, 4800 Sand Point Way Northeast, Seattle, WA 98105, USA; Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington, 1959 Northeast Pacific Street, Box 356320, Seattle, WA 98195, USA
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Abstract
Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to evidence and better understand adolescent information behaviours in disadvantaged and disengaged circumstances, and explore issues of social integration.
Design/methodology/approach
– Interdisciplinary theoretical framework bringing together theories of information behaviour with theories of social capital. Mixed method design incorporating observation, interviews, and focus group conducted in areas of multiple deprivations. Participants’ young people aged 16-19 not in education, employment or training (NEET); and their support workers.
Findings
– Heightened access and internalised behavioural barriers found beyond those common to the general adolescent population, the former influenced by technology and literacy issues, the latter by social structures and norms. There is evidence suggestive of deception, risk-taking, secrecy, and situational relevance in information behaviours, and a reliance on bonding social capital characteristically exclusive and inward facing. Low levels of literacy and self-efficacy are significant interrelated issues, with NEET youth dependent upon support workers when seeking and processing information, and demonstrating passive non-motivated information behaviours often abandoned.
Research limitations/implications
– Highlights the need for further interdisciplinary research to explore complex relations between social and affective factors, and that seeks to both understand and influence information behaviours in disadvantaged and disengaged circumstances.
Practical implications
– Remedial literacy education recommended as an immediate priority for public and third sector agencies.
Originality/value
– First study of adolescent information behaviours in disadvantaged and disengaged circumstances. Novel interdisciplinary theoretical framework evidences and draws attention to understudied and enduring information poverty issues of significant societal concern, potentially consigning a significant proportion of the youth population to a stratified existence within an impoverished (small) information world. Sets a focused interdisciplinary research agenda.
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Grant MJ. Thirty years of practitioner-based projects. Health Info Libr J 2014; 31:1-3. [PMID: 24751224 DOI: 10.1111/hir.12058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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