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Adolescents' Health Information-Seeking Behavior: A Scoping Review
Ferdos Saraipour1, Sirous Panahi1, Leila Nemati-Anaraki2
1Department of Medical Library and Information Science, School of Health Management and Information Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences Tehran, Iran.
Summary
Adolescents seek health information online and from parents, focusing on sexual health, diseases, and lifestyle. Gender, age, and skills significantly influence their information-seeking behaviors.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Adolescent Health
- Information Science
Background:
- Adolescent well-being is crucial.
- Health resources are increasingly accessible.
- Understanding adolescent health information-seeking behavior is imperative.
Purpose of the Study:
- To thoroughly assess adolescent health information-seeking behavior.
- To review contemporary literature on the topic.
Main Methods:
- Conducted a literature search from 2013-2023 across major academic databases.
- Screened 7,774 unique publications, including 62 that met inclusion criteria.
Main Results:
- Adolescents' health information needs center on sexual health, diseases, and lifestyle.
- Primary sources of information include the internet and parents.
- Gender, age, and information-seeking skills are key influencing factors.
Conclusions:
- Adolescent health information-seeking is complex.
- Future research should explore social network use and information evaluation.
- A mixed-method approach and interdisciplinary collaboration are recommended.
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