Abstract:To address the dearth of research on the behavior of individuals with hearing loss who seek health information, this pilot study was designed to explore their health concerns and information needs in an online community, AllDeaf. The authors analyzed 559 health questions asked in the community forum, Lifestyle, Health, Fitness & Food. Specifically, the authors coded the types of information and information sources sought by participants, as well as their health concerns. The findings showed that ear problems a… Show more
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