A Review of models and theories of health information seeking behavior

Lalazaryan, Anasik; Zare–Farashbandi, Firoozeh

doi:10.4103/2347-9019.144371

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“…The literature heavily emphasises on the use of conceptual models to serve as an overall guide for investigations in HISB under different scenarios (in this case pet ownership) (Greyson & Johnson, 2016;Lalazaryan & Zare-Farashbandi, 2014). Conceptual frameworks provide us with a metaphorical and tentative idea between the unknown and the observed properties (Elaine Botha, 1989).…”

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Interventions to assist pet owners in online health information seeking behaviour: a qualitative content analysis literature review and proposed model

Solhjoo

Naghshineh

Fahimnia

et al. 2018

Health Info Libraries J

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Objective Veterinarians and their clients are using online information to improve pets’ health. There are no comprehensive frameworks, theories and models to intervene and evaluate online health information seeking behaviour (HISB) of pet owners. The objective of this paper was to provide a comprehensive review of the literature and propose a model for evaluating and intervening pet owner's HISB. Methods The framework emerges from a systematic literature review and qualitative content analysis. NVivo 10 was used in this paper as an analysis tool for coding text and for supporting framework generation through identifying patterns. Results We indicate the most influencing factors on online HISB of pet owners, types of interventions for enhancing pet health information consumer skills and possible pet health outcomes. The themes identified from the literature review have been resulted into the development of a model for investigating pet owners’ health information behaviour interventions. Discussion We strengthen our findings further by learning from health behaviour models. Based on adaptation of the interaction model of client health behaviour, we developed our initial model. Conclusion This model serves as an initial step to engage health librarians and veterinarians for planning on pet health information outreach. However, future studies need to test the proposed model in various case studies and populations.

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“…HISB sometimes acts as a predecessor for other health related behaviour such as the use of health services (Lalazaryan & Zare-Farashbandi, 2014).…”

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Interventions to assist pet owners in online health information seeking behaviour: a qualitative content analysis literature review and proposed model

Solhjoo

Naghshineh

Fahimnia

et al. 2018

Health Info Libraries J

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“…The factors that affect HISB are complex, as illustrated by the examination of the Miller Behavioral Style Scale (MBSS) [ 26 - 28 ] and the model of health information acquisition (HIA) [ 26 , 27 , 29 ], both of which are utilized in the HISB literature [ 26 , 27 ]. The MBSS is a validated scale [ 28 , 30 ] useful for characterizing individual information-seeking styles in response to both physical and psychological stress [ 28 ].…”

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“…High monitors are more likely to seek out information to cope with stressors, whereas the response of low monitors is to avoid information [ 28 , 31 , 32 ]. The HIA, developed by Freimuth et al [ 29 ] from their work with the National Cancer Institute’s telephone-based Cancer Information Service [ 26 ], predicts that the decision to seek information involves a cost-benefit analysis. The expected benefit of information is weighed against the effort to seek additional information [ 26 , 27 , 29 ] in terms of cost considerations such as “financial and time expenditures, frustration, confusion, [and] emotional distress” [ 29 ].…”

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Information Access and Use by Patients With Cancer and Their Friends and Family: Development of a Grounded Theory

Thiessen¹,

Sinclair²,

Tang³

et al. 2020

J Med Internet Res

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Background Information has been identified as a commonly unmet supportive care need for those living with cancer (ie, patients and their friends and family). The information needed to help individuals plan their lives around the consequences of cancer, such as the receipt of health care, is an example of an important informational need. A suitable theory to guide the development of interventions designed to meet this informational need has not been identified by the authors. Objective The aim of this study is to generate a grounded theory capable of guiding the development of interventions designed to assist those living with cancer in meeting their informational needs. Methods Classic grounded theory was used to analyze data collected through digitally recorded one-on-one audio interviews with 31 patients with cancer and 29 friends and family members. These interviews focused on how the participants had accessed and used information to plan their lives and what barriers they faced in obtaining and using this information. Results The theory that emerged consisted of 4 variables: personal projects, cancer as a source of disruption to personal projects, information as the process of accessing and interpreting cancer-related data (CRD) to inform action, and CRD quality as defined by accessibility, credibility, applicability, and framing. CRD quality as a moderator of personal project disruption by cancer is the core concept of this theory. Conclusions Informational resources providing accessible, credible, applicable, and positively framed CRD are likely key to meeting the information needs of those affected by cancer. Web-based informational resources delivering high-quality CRD focused on assisting individuals living with cancer in maintaining and planning their personal projects are predicted to improve quality of life. Research is needed to develop and integrate resources informed by this theoretical framework into clinical practice.

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“…[3] described that among different factors for fear of stigma among PLHIV, 37.4% fear for unethical treatment of PLHIV and 31.1% for unofficial disclosure of their health status. The timely access to the relevant HIV/AIDS healthcare information can help people in making informed decisions of living a healthy life [6,7]. The living of healthy life includes the change behavior, increase ability to self-care and more committed to treatment with more life hope and empowerment.…”

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Towards Enhancing Access of HIV/AIDS Healthcare Information in Tanzania: Is a Mobile Application Platform a Way Forward?

Mwammenywa¹,

Kaijage²

2018

IJITCS

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This survey study evaluates the peoples' acceptance and comfortability on accessing the HIV/AIDS healthcare information through visiting HIV/AIDS Care and Treatment Centers (CTCs). Furthermore, the survey examines whether a mobile application platform can be the way forward towards enhancing HIV/AIDS healthcare information delivery in Tanzania. This study was conducted in Dar es Salaam city in Tanzania. The structured questionnaire-based survey was carried-out involving a total of 208 respondents, among them, 45 were the HIV/AIDS healthcare practitioners. The collected data were analyzed by using WEKA and Python computer programming software. The study findings indicated that: 24.5% of the respondents claimed that they were not comfortable going to HIV/AIDS CTCs indicating that they were afraid of being exposed and stigmatized; almost one-third (31.3%) of respondents prefer to seek HIV/AIDS related information from online sources; 78.5% of respondents preferred to have an official mobile application for access the HIV/AIDS healthcare information; 64.4% of HIV/AIDS practitioners indicated the need of having a mobile application platform for HIV/AIDS healthcare information delivery; and more than two-third of HIV/AIDS practitioners claimed to be able to serve people with HIV/AIDS healthcare information online. It is concluded that there is a need for the HIV/AIDS healthcare providers to have a mobile application platform for HIV/AIDS healthcare information delivery. The mobile application platform will consequently help people to confidentially access the HIV/AIDS healthcare information in their mobile electronic gadgets frequently without fear of being exposed as if they would frequently visit CTCs.

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A Review of models and theories of health information seeking behavior

Cited by 72 publications

References 19 publications

Interventions to assist pet owners in online health information seeking behaviour: a qualitative content analysis literature review and proposed model

Interventions to assist pet owners in online health information seeking behaviour: a qualitative content analysis literature review and proposed model

Information Access and Use by Patients With Cancer and Their Friends and Family: Development of a Grounded Theory

Towards Enhancing Access of HIV/AIDS Healthcare Information in Tanzania: Is a Mobile Application Platform a Way Forward?

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