Determining parents' patterns of behaviour when searching for online information on their child's health.

Shruti YardiPatrina H Y CaldwellElizabeth H BarnesKaren M Scott

Published in: Journal of paediatrics and child health (2018)

Almost all parents search for online information about their child's health, but most are unsure whether the information they find is trustworthy and are hesitant to act on or present it to their child's doctor. Health professionals could discuss this with parents during consultations to dispel potential misunderstandings and provide guidance on searching and assessing.

Keyphrases

health information
mental health
social media
healthcare
public health
human health
primary care