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Health Information Seeking Using Tech and Non-Tech Sources Among a Diverse Sample of Caregivers in the Deep South.

Authors :
Warr, Retisha
Ruggiano, Nicole
Daquin, Jane
Anderson Herzog, Monica
Jiang, Zhe
Gray, Jeff
Source :
Journal of Gerontological Social Work. Jul2024, Vol. 67 Issue 5, p605-620. 16p.
Publication Year :
2024

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