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http://dx.doi.org/10.14400/JDC.2021.19.6.419

Recognition and use of health information for preliminary elderly and elderly people  

Jung, Woo Sik (School of AI Healthcare, CHA University)
Kang, Hyung Gon (School of AI Healthcare, CHA University)
Han, Semi (Department of Active Aging Industry, CHA University)
Kim, Eunhye (School of AI Healthcare, CHA University)
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Journal of Digital Convergence / v.19, no.6, 2021 , pp. 419-427 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to identify the recognition and utilization of health information by acquisition channels for preliminary and elderly people. For the survey data of 200 people aged 55 to 64 and 200 seniors aged 65 or older, the chi-square test and Fisher's precision test were performed using MINITAB17. Although the two age groups were similar in obtaining health information through health professionals, preliminary elderly were more likely to obtain health information through mass media and Internet sites. In particular, the collection of health information through internet sites was more than four times higher than that of the elderly. While the preliminary people focused on searching the information on the health care and prevention, older people explored comprehensive information on health, including disease prevention and treatment, through each channel. Both groups showed positive recognition about the acquired health information. The results of this study confirmed that all channels, including internet sites, can be usefully used in the delivery of health-related information to the elderly in the future. In addition, it is suggested to consider age characteristics and health information utilized by each channel in the development of various contents for the improvement of self-health management of the elderly.
Keywords
Health information; Health care; Self-health management; Preliminary elderly; Elderly people;
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