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Chronically connected? Internet use among adolescents with chronic conditions
Joan-Carles Suris1, Christina Akré, André Berchtold
1Research Group on Adolescent Health, Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine, University of Lausanne, 1005 Lausanne, Switzerland. joan-carles.suris@chuv.ch
Summary
Adolescents with chronic conditions (CCs) show unique internet behaviors. CC females are heavier internet users, and all CC youths visit health websites less often than other sites.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Adolescent Health
- Digital Health
Background:
- Internet use is prevalent among adolescents.
- Limited research exists on internet usage patterns for adolescents with chronic conditions (CCs).
- Understanding these patterns is crucial for targeted health interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the differences in internet usage between adolescents with and without chronic conditions.
- To explore the types of websites visited by adolescents with CCs.
- To identify potential disparities in digital health engagement.
Main Methods:
- A survey-based study was conducted.
- Data on internet usage frequency and website categories were collected.
- Statistical analyses compared internet use between adolescents with and without CCs, and by gender.
Main Results:
- Adolescent females with chronic conditions were more likely to be heavy internet users compared to their peers.
- Adolescents with chronic conditions visited health-related websites less frequently than non-health-related sites.
- No significant difference in heavy internet use was found for males with chronic conditions.
Conclusions:
- Chronic conditions influence internet usage patterns in adolescent females.
- Adolescents with CCs may underutilize online health resources.
- Further research is needed to understand and leverage digital platforms for adolescent chronic disease management.
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