Relationships between health information behaviors and health status in the context of urban ecology.

摘要

The goal of this study was to determine relationships between health information behaviors and population health as well as their relationships with particular facets of urban ecology.; A cross-sectional survey was used for data gathering. The survey instrument was comprised of three sections. The first section used the SF-12 form from the Medical Outcomes Trust to assess health status. The second section was comprised of questions regarding the use of health information sources. The third section gathered demographic information.; Five hundred randomly sampled residences having a telephone listing were solicited from five (5) urban areas (Charlotte, NC; Memphis, TN; Oklahoma City, OK; Las Vegas, NV; and San Jose, CA). A total of 205 responses was received.; The results reveal eleven (11) relationships between health information behaviors and health status. Two (2) relationships between urban ecology and health status are observed. Also, twelve (12) relationships are observed between urban ecology and health information behaviors.