Hi Amy
I'm interested in access to health information from a pt health literacy perspective. There is some research in this area, mostly in well-developed countries. It isn't a well understood area.
Zach L, Dalrymple PW, Rogers ML, Williver-Farr H. Assessing internet access and use in a medically underserved population: implications for providing enhanced health information services. Health Info Libr J. 2012 Mar;29(1):61-71.
Lagan BM, Sinclair M, Kernohan WG. What is the impact of the Internet on decision-making in pregnancy? A global study. Birth. 2011 Dec;38(4):336-45.
Wen LM, Rissel C, Baur LA, Lee E, Simpson JM. Who is NOT likely to access the Internet for health information? Findings from first-time mothers in southwest Sydney, Australia. Int J Med Inform. 2011 Jun;80(6):406-11.
Alam R, Speed S, Beaver K. A scoping review on the experiences and preferences in accessing diabetes-related healthcare information and services by British Bangladeshis. Health Soc Care Community. 2012 Mar;20(2):155-71.
Murphy MW, Iqbal S, Sanchez CA, Quinlisk MP. Postdisaster health communication and information sources: the Iowa flood scenario. Disaster Med Public Health Prep. 2010 Jun;4(2):129-34.
This article about global sharing of information is interesting. Not only is it the availability of computers and good internet connections for researchers and clinicians in developing countries, it is also the restricted ability to participate in the global conversation.
Burton A. Sharing science: enabling global access to the scientific literature. Environ Health Perspect. 2011 Dec;119(12):A520-3.
Catherine
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