A scoping review was conducted to summarize what is known about the associations
between health literacy and cancer outcomes and to determine which health literacy …

Prior studies have examined correlates of health information seeking and scanning
separately, focusing on distinct theoretical frameworks, antecedents, and outcomes. In this …

Cyberchondria is conceptualized as excessive online searches for medical information,
which is typically accompanied by feelings of emotional distress or anxiety. While previous …

The global COVID-19 pandemic has put everyone in an urgent need of accessing and
comprehending health information online. Meanwhile, there has been vast amount of …

Background: Health literacy is a significant determinant of health behaviors, but the
pathways through which health literacy influences health behaviors are not completely clear …

This study proposed an information-response model, which hypothesized that information
acquisition determines individuals' preventive behaviors during the pandemic through …

Cyberchondria, the excessive search for health information online coupled with elevated
health anxiety or concerns, has garnered growing scholarly attention recently. Anchored by …

Fitness apps have become a viable channel to learn knowledge about physical activity.
However, limited is known about the mechanisms underlying the relationship between …

Background Healthy lifestyle improvement of older Chinese adults has drawn a lot of
attention due to an exceeding ageing population in mainland China. The current study aims …

Background Several screening models have recently been applied to study awareness and
help people make informed decisions regarding cancer screening. Aims This study aimed to …