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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • General Practice
  • Health Information Seeking Behavior

Background:

  • Minor illnesses, though self-limiting, significantly impact well-being.
  • Increased access to online health information contrasts with continued general practitioner consultations for self-treatable conditions.
  • Overutilization of healthcare for minor ailments incurs societal costs and patient inconvenience.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore experiences and knowledge related to minor illnesses.
  • To identify self-care interventions employed for minor ailments.
  • To determine information channels utilized for self-care advice.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire-based study was conducted.
  • Participants were randomly selected from the Swedish Address Register.
  • The final sample comprised 317 individuals aged 18-80 residing in Sweden.

Main Results:

  • Self-reported knowledge of minor illnesses correlated with personal experience.
  • Resting and self-medication were prevalent self-care strategies, alongside seeking healthcare.
  • Official information sources yielded the highest compliance, with family members also being a popular advice source.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding patient experiences and information-seeking is crucial for promoting effective self-care of minor illnesses.
  • Tailoring health information to patient needs and experiences can improve self-management strategies.
  • Leveraging trusted information channels, including family and official sources, can enhance adherence to self-care recommendations.