The Internet and health information: differences in pet owners based on age, gender, and education

Kogan, Lori R.; Schoenfeld-Tacher, Regina; Viera, Ann

doi:10.3163/1536-5050.100.3.010

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“…pet health information, viewing it most often as adding to traditional veterinary care and facilitating positive interactions with their veterinarians. In that study, Kogan found that regardless of age, gender, or education level, most veterinary clients were receptive to several potential online services from a veterinarian, including recommendations for specific websites [2]. Accurate online information is seen as beneficial by many veterinarians.…”

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“…Given their training as researchers and educators, librarians are in a unique position to offer veterinarians help in assisting clients with use of the Internet to locate information [2]. This alliance between veterinarians and librarians is a natural extension of the relationship that currently exists between librarians and medical providers for humans.…”

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Providing an information prescription in veterinary medical clinics: a pilot study

Kogan¹,

Schoenfeld-Tacher²,

Gould³

et al. 2014

J Med Libr Assoc

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Providing an information prescription in veterinary medical clinics: a pilot study

Kogan¹,

Schoenfeld-Tacher²,

Gould³

et al. 2014

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“…() and Lofgren, Voigt, and Brady (), respectively, reported that 74% of pet owners and 86% of horse owners used the Internet as an animal health information source. Despite this wide use of the Internet for pet health information, only half of the respondents reported checking the information source and that online information is up to date (Kogan et al., ; Kogan et al., ). In Asia, a sample of Iranian pet owners showed that there is a high willingness to search and use online pet health information, but only half of them are concerned with the accuracy and credibility of online information (Solhjoo, ).…”

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“…An online survey in the United Kingdom reported the most frequently used source for pet health information was the Internet (Kogan, Oxley, Hellyer, Schoenfeld, & Rishniw, 2018). Although studies have suggested that most health care consumers perceive health care professionals as the main source of health information, the rapid expansion of the Internet and increase in Internet access via computers or mobile phones has resulted in a growing number of people that seek health information both for humans (Cotten & Gupta, 2004) and for companion animals (Kogan, Schoenfeld-Tacher, Simon, & Viera, 2010;Kogan, Schoenfeld-Tacher, & Viera, 2012;Volk, Felsted, Thomas, & Siren, 2011;Westermann-Cicio, 2002) from sources beyond the health care professional.…”

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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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“…The Internet has become a primary source of health information that potentially provides many benefits for both humans and animals. To make better decisions about pet health, sickness, and wellness, pet owners are turning to the Internet for information [1]. For instance, Kogan & et al (2018) reported that most UK pet owners use the Internet as the main source of pet health information [2].…”

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Veterinarians' information Prescription and Clients' eHealth Literacy

Solhjoo

Naghshineh

Fahimnia

2019

J Can Health Libr Assoc

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Introduction: The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between pet owner’s combined knowledge, comfort, and perceived skills at finding, evaluating, applying online pet health information, and the application of the information prescription (IP) provided for pet owners education on the internet. Methods: Thirty telephone interviews were conducted followed by a questionnaire of eHealth Literacy Scale (eHEALS) with pet owners after receiving an IP with a suggested websites in addition to their customary veterinary services in a vet clinic at the center of Tehran, Iran. Qualitative and quantitative data were merged to explore differences and similarities among respondents with different eHealth literacy levels. Results: Results indicate that pet owners with higher score of eHealth literacy more accessed the suggested websites and reported positive feelings about this addition to their veterinary services. Similarly, among the eight-item self-reported eHealth Literacy skills, perceived skills at evaluating and applying, were significantly associated with the use of IPs. Lastly eHealth literacy level was significantly associated with the outcomes of prescribed information, such as veterinarians-client communication outcome and learning outcomes. Conclusion: Disparities in application of the veterinarian’s IPs for online pet healthcare information, and its outcomes are associated with different eHealth literacy skills. Veterinarians should collaborate with information specialists and librarians to perform education efforts to raise awareness on online pet health information quality and impact of veterinarian directed information prescription especially among low health literate owners.

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The Internet and health information: differences in pet owners based on age, gender, and education

Cited by 44 publications

References 9 publications

Providing an information prescription in veterinary medical clinics: a pilot study

Providing an information prescription in veterinary medical clinics: a pilot study

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

Veterinarians' information Prescription and Clients' eHealth Literacy

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