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    Risks and Benefits of Self-Diagnosis Using the Internet

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    Title
    Risks and Benefits of Self-Diagnosis Using the Internet
    Author
    Gass, Meghan Alesia
    Date
    May 2016
    Subject
    internet
    self-diagnosis
    college students
    faculty
    staff
    perceptions
    
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    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.13013/897
    Abstract
    As technology use increases, self-diagnosis using a symptom checker on the World Wide Web has become a topic of discussion in the health field. Given that many in the United States continue without access to medical care, it is becoming common practice for patients to self-diagnose using information sought on the internet. Health literacy of internet health information is a concern, especially among vulnerable populations, such as immigrants and those without access to health insurance. The aim of this study is to understand the phenomenon of self-diagnosis using the internet as a source of health information among a convenience sample of Salem State University students (N= 150). A survey instrument was used to examine the following: perception of accurate health information sought throughout the internet; follow-up with primary physicians, how much trust is placed in internet self-diagnosis, and how often participants use the internet to self-diagnose. Data was analyzed using thematic coding methods. The internet provides us with access to information, yet among those seeking health-related information, there is a concern that critical health information can either be misinterpreted, unreliable or both. Self-diagnosis using the internet is a particular concern if patients are using the internet in the place of a physician. Results from this study can inform healthcare professionals about college faculty, staff and student perceptions regarding use of the internet to self-diagnose prior to seeing a primary physician, as well as inform future study of this phenomenon.
    Advisor
    Fraley, Hannah
    Department
    Nursing
    Degree
    Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
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