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Powell, John and Clarke, Aileen (2006) Internet information-seeking in mental health - Population survey. British Journal of Psychiatry, Volume 189 . pp. 273-277. doi:10.1192/bjp.bp.105.017319 ISSN 0007-1250.
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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1192/bjp.bp.105.017319
Abstract
Background A major use of the internet is for health information-seeking. There has been little research into its use in relation to mental health.
Aims To investigate the prevalence of internet use for mental health information-seeking and its relative importance as a mental health information source.
Method General population survey Questions covered internet use, past psychiatric history and the 12-item General Health Questionnaire.
Results Eighteen per cent of all internet users had used the internet for information related to mental health. The prevalence was higher among those with a past history of mental health problems and those with current psychological distress. Only 12% of respondents selected the internet as one of the three most accurate sources of information, compared with 24% who responded that it was one of the three sources they would use.
Conclusions The internet has a significant role in mental health information-seeking. The internet is used more than it is trusted.
| Item Type: | Journal Article | ||||
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| Subjects: | R Medicine > RC Internal medicine > RC0321 Neuroscience. Biological psychiatry. Neuropsychiatry | ||||
| Divisions: | Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Medicine > Warwick Medical School > Health Sciences > Population, Evidence & Technologies (PET) > Warwick Evidence Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Medicine > Warwick Medical School > Health Sciences Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Medicine > Warwick Medical School |
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| Journal or Publication Title: | British Journal of Psychiatry | ||||
| Publisher: | Royal College of Psychiatrists | ||||
| ISSN: | 0007-1250 | ||||
| Official Date: | September 2006 | ||||
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| Volume: | Volume 189 | ||||
| Number of Pages: | 5 | ||||
| Page Range: | pp. 273-277 | ||||
| DOI: | 10.1192/bjp.bp.105.017319 | ||||
| Status: | Peer Reviewed | ||||
| Publication Status: | Published |
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