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KMID : 1155220160410010112
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Journal of the Korean Society of Health Information and Health Statistics
2016 Volume.41 No. 1 p.112 ~ p.122
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Comparison of Health Consciousness and Smart-phone Literacy according to the Type of Health Information Seeking Behavior on the Internet among One University Students
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Kim Nam-Sun
Lee Kyu-Eun
Son Hyun-Jeong
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Abstract
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Objectives: This study aims to classify the type of health information seeking behavior on the internet by using the cluster analysis and to compare health consciousness and smart-phone literacy according to the type of health information seeking behavior on the internet among one university students.
Methods: The research design for this study was a descriptive survey design using a quata sample. Data collection was done using self-report questionnaires with 373 undergraduate students located in G city. Data were analyzed using χ2 test, ANOVA, scheffe test, Pearson correlation coefficients, factor analysis and cluster analysis with the SPSS WIN 22.0 Program.
Results: Factor analysis showed 10 items in 3 factors. Cluster analysis revealed 3 distinct type of health information seeking behavior on the internet. Clusters were named ‘passive health information user type’, ‘community-based health information user type’, and ‘independent health information power-user type’. Clusters was founded and has differences in health information search, online community usage and productive health information activity.
Conclusions: Findings of this study allow a comprehensive understanding of the health information seeking behavior on the internet and related factors among undergraduate in Korea. Further study with a larger random sample from various universities is necessary.
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KEYWORD
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Health information, Internet, Undergraduate, Smart-phone, Health consciousness
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