Analysis of current situation and influencing factors of online health information seeking behavior in older patients with coronary heart disease / 中国实用护理杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective:To explore the situation and influencing factors of online health information seeking behavior of older patients with coronary heart disease.Methods:From July to November 2021, a cross-sectional survey was conducted on 451 older patients with coronary heart disease in four districts of Qingdao City using the general information questionnaire, Patient Activation Scale, Social Support Scale and Online Health Information Seeking Behavior Scale.Results:Olderpatients with coronary heart disease had a score of (70.69 ± 9.19) for online health information seeking behavior. The results of multiple linear regression analysis showed that gender, education, internet use frequency, social support and patient activation were the main influencing factors of online health information seeking behavior ( R2=0.639, F=31.58, all P<0.05). Conclusions:Older patients with coronary heart disease have a moderate level of online health information seeking behavior, and is influenced by multiple factors. Targeted measures should be taken to make patients actively search for disease information online to prevent disease deterioration and promote healthy aging.