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Niki C Oldenburg1, Keith J Horvath2, Jeremy Van't Hof1
1Lillehei Heart Institute and Cardiovascular Division, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, United States.
Frontiers in Public Health
|April 2, 2021
Summary
An educational website encouraged adults to discuss aspirin use with their doctor. The study found that online tools may increase appropriate aspirin use for cardiovascular disease prevention.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Public Health
- Health Informatics
Background:
- Cardiovascular disease prevention often involves aspirin therapy.
- The internet offers potential for public health interventions, lifestyle promotion, and disease management.
- Educational websites can be a feasible tool for recruiting and monitoring participants in health studies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the feasibility of an educational website for recruiting and following adult internet users.
- To examine whether website engagement leads to physician discussions about aspirin and subsequent aspirin initiation.
- To explore the role of online tools in promoting appropriate aspirin use for cardiovascular event prevention.
Main Methods:
- A pilot study utilized an educational website as part of a statewide intervention in Minnesota.
- Participants (men 45-79, women 55-79) completed online surveys on aspirin use, physician discussions, and technology use.
- Recruitment occurred from October 2015 to February 2016, with a 6-month follow-up period.
Main Results:
- 234 adults enrolled, with 174 completing baseline and follow-up surveys.
- Of those not using aspirin at baseline (43.5%), 16.2% discussed aspirin with their doctor, and 41.8% initiated aspirin use.
- High internet, social media, and mobile technology use was observed in the study population.
Conclusions:
- An educational website may serve as a cue to action, prompting discussions about aspirin with healthcare providers.
- Online tools show potential for increasing appropriate aspirin use among internet-savvy populations.
- Further research is necessary to validate the effectiveness of online interventions for improving aspirin adherence and cardiovascular health outcomes.
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