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How much interest is the Internet to patients?

J Ross1, C Chapman, C Murray

  • 1Whittall Street Clinic, Whittall Street, Birmingham B4 6DH, UK. j.d.c.ross@bham.ac.uk

Sexually Transmitted Infections
|January 6, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Many patients attending genitourinary (GU) medicine clinics have internet access and are interested in using it for sexual health information and clinic services. This highlights potential for online health education and service delivery.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Health Informatics
  • Sexual Health

Background:

  • Genitourinary (GU) medicine clinics provide essential services for sexual health.
  • The internet has become a significant source of health information.
  • Assessing patient internet accessibility and interest is crucial for modern healthcare delivery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate internet accessibility among patients at GU medicine clinics.
  • To gauge patient interest in utilizing online resources for sexual health.
  • To identify potential patient concerns regarding online confidentiality.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire-based survey was administered to patients.
  • The study was conducted across five GU medicine clinics in England.

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  • Data collection occurred in 1999.

    • Main Results:

    • In 1999, 41% of GU clinic patients had internet access, varying by clinic.
    • Internet access was more prevalent in younger patients and less common among women and Black Caribbean patients.
    • A significant portion of patients expressed interest in using the internet for sexual health information (60%), accessing clinic details (64%), booking appointments (64%), and obtaining test results (63%).
    • One in ten patients with internet access had already used it to research their condition.
    • Nearly a quarter of patients desired an interactive website.

    Conclusions:

    • A substantial number of patients attending GU clinics possess internet access.
    • The internet presents opportunities for enhancing health education and service delivery within GU medicine.
    • Patient interest suggests a demand for online engagement in sexual healthcare.