Effects of Race/Ethnicity and Socioeconomic Status on Health Information-Seeking, Confidence, and Trust
Effects of Race/Ethnicity and Socioeconomic Status on Health Information-Seeking, Confidence, and Trust
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DOI：
10.1353/hpu.2012.0181
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发表时间：
2012-11-01
影响因子：
1.4
通讯作者：
Vallone, Donna
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作者：
Richardson, Amanda;Allen, Jane Appleyard;Vallone, Donna
导论.必须不断监测种族/族裔和社会经济地位对寻求健康信息、信心和信任的影响，以确保健康信息传达给最需要的人。方法.使用2007年健康信息全国趋势调查（HINTS）的数据，多变量logistic回归评估了种族/民族，教育和收入对健康信息寻求，获得健康信息的信心和信息来源的信任的影响。结果受教育程度较低的受访者不太可能寻求健康信息，并且沿着那些低收入的受访者对自己获得健康信息的能力信心下降。黑人、西班牙裔和低收入者对医生和其他医疗保健专业人员的信任程度分别低于非西班牙裔白人和高收入者。结论.改进针对少数群体和弱势群体的卫生信息的编制和提供，可能有助于减少在寻求卫生信息和保健方面的现有差距。
Introduction. It is critical continually to monitor the influence of race/ethnicity and socioeconomic status in health information-seeking, confidence, and trust to ensure that health messages reach those most in need. Methods. Using data from the 2007 Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS), multivariable logistic regression assessed the effects of race/ethnicity, education, and income on health information-seeking, confidence in obtaining health information, and trust of information sources. Results. Respondents of lower education were less likely to seek health information, and along with those of lower incomes had decreased confidence in their ability to obtain health information. Blacks, Hispanics, and those of lower income endorsed a lower level of trust in doctors and other health care professionals than non-Hispanic Whites and those of higher income, respectively. Conclusions. Improving the development and delivery of health information intended for minority and vulnerable populations may help reduce existing disparities in health information-seeking and care.