Philip M. Massey|Brent A. Langellier|Tetine Sentell|Jennifer A. Manganello
Nativity and language preference as drivers of health information seeking: examining differences and trends from a U.S. population-based survey
Drexel University|Drexel University|University of Hawai?i at M?noa|University of Hawaii System|University at Albany, State University of New York
examine differences health information seeking usborn foreignborn populations usdata 2008 2014 health information national trends survey used study n 15249 bivariate analyses logistic regression predicted probabilities used examine health information seeking sources health informationfindings demonstrate 593 hispanic foreignborn population reported looking health information fewer racialethnic groups sample compared nonhispanic white nonhispanic black 062 hispanic foreignborn individuals 031 least likely use internet first source health information adjustment language preference explains much disparity health information seeking hispanic foreignborn population whites controlling nativity respondents prefer spanish 025 odds using internet first source health information compared prefer englishforeignborn nativity language preference significant determinants health information seeking research needed better understand information seeking patterns influence health care use ultimately health outcomes best serve diverse racial ethnic minority populations health care systems health care providers public health professionals must provide culturally competent health information resources strengthen access use vulnerable populations ensure populations able benefit evolving health information sources digital age