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  • Health Informatics
  • Information Science

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  • Young adults (18-30 years) increasingly use digital platforms for health information.
  • Effective online health information access is crucial for well-being.
  • Limited understanding exists on young adults' online health information-seeking behaviors (OHISB).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review existing literature on young adults' OHISB.
  • To identify preferred digital platforms for health information.
  • To determine user interface (UI) characteristics influencing trust and usability.

Main Methods:

  • Scoping review methodology (Arksey & O'Malley framework).
  • Systematic literature search across Embase, Web of Science, and Scopus (February 2024).
  • Qualitative content analysis using thematic analysis (Braun & Clarke framework).

Main Results:

  • Young adults primarily utilize search engines and social media.
  • Five types of internet-based sources are commonly accessed.
  • Six platform characteristics influence engagement: credibility, user-friendly design, tailored language, interactivity, privacy, and inclusivity.

Conclusions:

  • Current research inadequately reflects young adults' evolving OHISB and platform preferences.
  • More research is needed on platform design, UI influence on trust, and emerging technologies (e.g., AI).
  • Findings can inform the development of inclusive, youth-centered digital health interventions.