Associations of online health information seeking with health behaviors of cancer survivors.
Zhaoli LiuYue LiaoChueh-Lung HwangChad D RethorstXiaoli ZhangPublished in: Digital health (2024)
Findings from this study suggest that most cancer survivors used various forms of digital tools and platforms to seek health information. The study also demonstrated an independent impact of OHIS behavior on physical activity and calorie checking. Healthcare professionals may need to encourage and guide cancer survivors to seek credible eHealth information and further utilize digital health tools as a platform for care delivery, promoting health behaviors and preventing adverse health outcomes among cancer survivors.