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Health information seeking behavior.

Sylvie D Lambert1, Carmen G Loiselle

  • 1School of Nursing, McGill University.

Qualitative Health Research
|October 12, 2007
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Understanding health information-seeking behavior (HISB) is crucial for coping and adjusting to illness. This review clarifies HISB

Area of Science:

  • Health Communication
  • Information Science
  • Psychosocial Adjustment

Background:

  • Health information-seeking behavior (HISB) is a recognized coping mechanism for health promotion and illness adjustment.
  • The concept of HISB is widely used but lacks clear definition and consistent understanding across studies.
  • A comprehensive review is needed to analyze the maturity and core characteristics of HISB.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically examine the scientific literature on health information-seeking behavior (HISB) from 1982 to 2006.
  • To determine the conceptual maturity of HISB.
  • To clarify the essential characteristics and provide a clearer understanding of HISB.

Main Methods:

  • A principle-based method of concept analysis was employed.

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  • A systematic review of approximately 100 published articles and five books on HISB was conducted.
  • Literature analysis focused on definitions, operationalizations, antecedents, and outcomes of HISB.

    • Main Results:

    • Despite its popularity, the concept of HISB often lacks specific definitional clarity in existing literature.
    • The review identified key characteristics contributing to a more precise understanding of HISB.
    • Operationalizations, antecedents, and outcomes associated with HISB were discussed.

    Conclusions:

    • Further theoretical development of HISB is warranted based on a clearer conceptual understanding.
    • This analysis can assist healthcare providers in developing effective informational interventions for patients.
    • Clarifying HISB supports better psychosocial adjustment and health-promotive activities.