The Internet is increasingly used for health-related purposes and evolves with the ever-
changing needs of patients. The aim of this study was to assess the level of reliance on the …

Background Digital technology has dramatically changed the world in which we live, and the
ability to access and understand information through these new technologies is becoming …

The COVID-19 pandemic poses a threat to global food security, and it changes consumers'
food buying and consumption behavior. This research not only investigates trends in …

Background The ever-growing amount of health information available on the web is
increasing the demand for tools providing personalized and actionable health information …

Although the health care industry has strived to address racial/ethnic disparities in health
communication, several gaps remain. Previous findings suggest that communication …

Background High rates of alcohol consumption by midlife women, despite the documented
risks associated with breast cancer, varies according to social class. However, we know little …

Background People with gestational diabetes have enhanced learning requirements during
pregnancy, and management of their disease often requires the translation of health …

Public trust in traditional sources of health information is essential for public health agencies
and organizations to perform necessary public health functions. Little research has …

Background: Rapid expansion of mobile technology has resulted in the development of
many mobile health (“mHealth”) platforms for health monitoring and support. However …

How individuals experience unintended effects of risk messages is an understudied area.
Focusing on three types of unintended effects (ie, message fatigue, risk tolerance, and …