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Health Information Seeking Using Tech and Non-Tech Sources Among a Diverse Sample of Caregivers in the Deep South.
- Source :
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Journal of Gerontological Social Work . Jul2024, Vol. 67 Issue 5, p605-620. 16p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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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. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01634372
- Volume :
- 67
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 177456891
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/01634372.2024.2339960