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Digital Health Engagement in the US Population: Insights From the 2018 Health Information National Trends Survey.

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      Publisher: American Public Health Association Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 1254074 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1541-0048 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 00900036 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Am J Public Health Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Publication: Washington, DC : American Public Health Association
      Original Publication: New York [etc.]
    • Subject Terms:
      Health Behavior*; Consumer Health Information/*methods ; Digital Technology/*statistics & numerical data; Adult ; Age Factors ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Female ; Fitness Trackers/statistics & numerical data ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Mobile Applications/statistics & numerical data ; Public Health ; Sex Factors ; Socioeconomic Factors
    • Abstract:
      Objectives. To examine prevalence and predictors of digital health engagement among the US population. Methods. We analyzed nationally representative cross-sectional data on 7 digital health engagement behaviors, as well as demographic and socioeconomic predictors, from the Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS 5, cycle 2, collected in 2018; n = 2698-3504). We fitted multivariable logistic regression models using weighted survey responses to generate population estimates. Results. Digitally seeking health information (70.14%) was relatively common, whereas using health apps (39.53%) and using a digital device to track health metrics (35.37%) or health goal progress (38.99%) were less common. Digitally communicating with one's health care providers (35.58%) was moderate, whereas sharing health data with providers (17.20%) and sharing health information on social media (14.02%) were uncommon. Being female, younger than 65 years, a college graduate, and a smart device owner positively predicted several digital health engagement behaviors (odds ratio range = 0.09-4.21; P  value range < .001-.03). Conclusions. Many public health goals depend on a digitally engaged populace. These data highlight potential barriers to 7 key digital engagement behaviors that could be targeted for intervention.
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    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 20210520 Date Completed: 20210915 Latest Revision: 20230703
    • Publication Date:
      20231215
    • Accession Number:
      PMC8493135
    • Accession Number:
      10.2105/AJPH.2021.306282
    • Accession Number:
      34014759