Internet use and seeking health information online in Ireland: Demographic characteristics and mental health characteristics of users and non-users. HRB research series 4

Author(s):

Silvia Gallagher, Donna Tedstone, Rosalyn Moran, Yulia Kartalova O' Doherty

Publication date:

30 March 2008

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Abstract:

This paper investigates the demographic attributes of Internet users in Ireland, and provides an in-depth analysis of demographic and self-reported mental health characteristics of Internet users who search for health information online. It also examines the willingness of respondents who do not use the Internet as a source of information on health, to potentially use it for health information.

Publisher:

Health Research Board

Place of publication:

Dublin

ISSN number:

2009024

HRB Series:

HRB Research Series

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