Computer access and Internet use among urban youths.

• Autores: Amy Bleakley, Cheryl R Merzel, Nancy VanDevanter, Peter Messeri
• Localización: American journal of public health, ISSN 0090-0036, Vol. 94, Nº. 5, 2004, págs. 744-746
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • This report presents data on computer access, Internet use, and factors associated with health information seeking on the Internet among a sample of youths aged 15 to 30 years in New York City. Findings from street intercept surveys indicate substantial computer access at home (62%) and frequent (everyday or a few times a week) Internet use (66%). Fifty-five percent of the sample reported seeking health information on the Internet, which was associated with positive beliefs about getting a health checkup and frequent Internet use.;