Use of the internet by patients attending specialist clinics in Sri Lanka: a cross sectional study

Kommalage, Mahinda

doi:10.1186/1472-6947-9-12

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“…—such a large reliance on online sources may also be alarming, given the several criticisms related to internet use and the subsequent potential harms9 36: the incomplete comprehension by many women,3 37 the digital divide,8 14 38 the reliability and accuracy of information retrieved and the lack of a regulatory framework addressing this issue 9 17 37 38. However, it should be acknowledged that, on one side, the internet use cannot be stopped neither probably reduced (just because of anonymity, simplicity, comfort and rapidity), and on the other side there is a need of information that is not fully satisfied by health professionals.…”

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Pregnancy e-health: a multicenter Italian cross-sectional study on internet use and decision-making among pregnant women

Bert

Gualano

Brusaferro

et al. 2013

J Epidemiol Community Health

153

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Our study aimed to estimate the prevalence of pregnancy e-health seekers in a large Italian sample; to explore the factors influencing the choices of the childbearing women regarding their lifestyles after internet consultation; and finally to investigate potential differences between primiparous and multiparous women in internet use to find information about pregnancy. Methods A multicentre survey was carried out in seven Italian cities. Data were collected through a validated questionnaire administered in waiting rooms of outpatient departments by medical doctors. Respondents were questioned about their sociodemographic status, their use of the internet to seek pregnancy information and their consequent choices to modify their lifestyles. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and logistic regression. Results Almost all women were pregnancy e-health seekers (95%), including those who also received information from healthcare professionals. Indeed, the main reason for searching the web was the need of further knowledge on pregnancy-related topic, over and beyond other key advantages of the net such as anonymity, simplicity and rapidity. A higher likelihood of changing lifestyle after pregnancy e-health was observed among the women who searched institutional websites; declared more confidence in the information retrieved; participated into pregnancy-centred forum online; and were residents in Italy. Conclusions To reduce the likelihood for women of both finding erroneous information or misinterpreting correct ones, healthcare professionals should commit to fill the information gap and guide pregnant women in the online searches. Also, future studies are strongly needed to analyse the quality and accuracy of health information found on the web

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Pregnancy e-health: a multicenter Italian cross-sectional study on internet use and decision-making among pregnant women

Bert

Gualano

Brusaferro

et al. 2013

J Epidemiol Community Health

153

149

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“…ICTs are currently being used in developed [3] and developing countries [4][5][6] and have been used to improve access to sources of knowledge for both patients and health care providers. However, the undersized health and ICT sector in a country such as Afghanistan limits its potential and wider benefits [7].…”

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Health needs and eHealth readiness assessment of health care organizations in Kabul and Bamyan, Afghanistan

Durrani

Khoja²,

Naseem³

et al. 2012

East Mediterr Health J

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This study assessed the need and readiness of health care institutions in Kabul and Bamyan, Afghanistan for successful implementation of information and communication technology in health care (eHealth). A mixed methods design was adopted at 2 institutions in the Aga Khan Development Network in Afghanistan: the French Medical Institute for Children in Kabul and Bamyan Provincial Hospital, Bamyan. Information for the needs assessment was obtained from interviews and focus groups and eHealth readiness was assessed using a validated survey tool. The needs of institutions in the Aga Khan Development Network in Afghanistan were categorized as follows: provision of care needs; learning needs; and information management needs. eHealth readiness on average was lower in Bamyan compared with Kabul in all areas of the readiness assessment. Other institutions in Afghanistan may benefit from adopting the model of needs and readiness assessment used for Aga Khan Development Network institutions.

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“…The questionnaire was constructed by review of the relevant literature (5,7,9,11,13,15,20,(24)(25)(26)(27)(28)(29)(30)(31)(32)(33). In the third section, 6 questions focused on participants' anxiety when they use the Internet.…”

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Exploring pregnant women interest and anxiety to use the Internet and their perception and trust toward online information

Ahmadian

Khajouei

Kamali

et al. 2019

Preprint

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Background The Internet often represents a source of accessible information. The aim of this study was to examine pregnant women’s interest and anxiety when they use the Internet and also to determine the criteria by which they evaluated the correctness and reliability of the information on the Internet.Methods A descriptive study was conducted between April and July 2015. The pregnant women at the offices of obstetricians/gynecologists were invited to participate in the study by filling out a questionnaire.Results Of the 450 distributed questionnaires, 420 were completed and analyzed. The mean of interest and anxiety scores respectively was 12.21 and 6.69 out of 20. The most important criteria for judging the reliability and trustworthiness of a website were whether its information is continuously updated (69.2%), or it is recommended by a doctor, nurse or other health professionals (63.1%).Conclusions : Since the interest to a website lowers the anxiety of pregnant women to use it, it is recommended to consider pregnant women’s preferences and needs and follow user-centered approaches when designing websites. Medical content of the websites also should be carefully reviewed by a multidisciplinary board of medical specialists for the correctness and reliability of the information.

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Use of the internet by patients attending specialist clinics in Sri Lanka: a cross sectional study

Cited by 14 publications

References 16 publications

Pregnancy e-health: a multicenter Italian cross-sectional study on internet use and decision-making among pregnant women

Pregnancy e-health: a multicenter Italian cross-sectional study on internet use and decision-making among pregnant women

Health needs and eHealth readiness assessment of health care organizations in Kabul and Bamyan, Afghanistan

Exploring pregnant women interest and anxiety to use the Internet and their perception and trust toward online information

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