Individuals seek information for informed decision-making, and they consult a variety of
information sources nowadays. However, studies show that information from multiple …

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to assess the COVID-19 information-seeking behavior
(COVID-19 ISB) among parents in times of uncertainty and its potential association with …

Purpose To determine the differences, as represented by information horizons mapping, in
the health information-seeking behavior from a group of participants between March 2019 …

Cyberchondria is conceptualized as excessive online searches for medical information,
which is typically accompanied by feelings of emotional distress or anxiety. While previous …

Objective To investigate the effectiveness of tele-counseling for the mental health of staff
working in hospitals and reference clinics during the COVID-19 outbreak. Methods In the first …

Seeking online health information may reinforce the anxiety of those who are already overly
anxious about their health. This study explored how people with health anxiety may behave …

Purpose Quality of life is dependent on a healthy lifestyle and the self-care behavior of
individuals. The study's purpose is to find out the determinants of individuals' self-care …

This study draws upon the stimulus-organism-response (S–OR) framework in examining the
influence of stimulus factors (ie, passive exposure to and active information seeking for …

Introduction Misinformation refers to unclear information from unreliable resources, and it is
a common phenomenon of society; it can even constitute a part of family and social …

Background The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to determine the extent to which
Congolese refugees seek health information, to identify and assess the resources used …