1. Health Information Seeking Using Tech and Non-Tech Sources Among a Diverse Sample of Caregivers in the Deep South.
- Author
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Warr R, Ruggiano N, Daquin J, Anderson Herzog M, Jiang Z, and Gray J
- Subjects
- Humans, Male, Female, Middle Aged, Alabama, Aged, Adult, Dementia, Surveys and Questionnaires, Aged, 80 and over, Rural Population, Black or African American psychology, Caregivers psychology, Information Seeking Behavior, Health Literacy
- Abstract
Caregivers of people living with dementia (PLWD) are often tasked with making decisions about their loved one's daily care and healthcare treatment, causing stress and decision-making fatigue. Many caregivers engage in health information seeking to improve their health literacy for optimal decision-making, though there is limited knowledge about the strategies used to increase their health literacy. This study involved a survey of caregivers in Alabama, most of whom were African American and/or living in rural communities that have historically underserved. The findings shed light on caregivers' experiences in seeking out health-related information and their perceptions of various sources of information.
- Published
- 2024
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