This paper reports on a recent review of the literature of “information behaviour” as it is
studied in a variety of disciplines, other than information science. As a result of the review …

Narrowing the gaps in health outcomes, including those between men and women, has
been a pronounced goal on the agenda of the Finnish health authorities since the mid …

In the past few years, social media has changed the way people seek and share health
information. However, despite its significant advantages, social media still faces many …

Objectives: To test whether Step** On, a multifaceted community‐based program using a
small‐group learning environment, is effective in reducing falls in at‐risk people living at …

Consumers periodically seek information about their health and medicines to increase their
knowledge and understanding, and to support self-management. Gender has an impact on …

Social media such as Facebook, YouTube, WhatsApp, and Twitter have radically enhanced
the public access to health information. Still, studies have unexplored the factors that …

A young man confides in me shyly that during his adolescence, his ears protruded so much
he had them surgically 'pinned back'. In contrast, another man, a friend, tells me defiantly …

In the past few years, social media has changed the ways that health seekers seek health
information. However, despite the tremendous growth of social media applications in the …

Introduction: The aim of this study is to gather knowledge about how different groups of
Icelanders take advantage of information about health and lifestyle in their everyday life …

Sound nutrition is an essential component of good health. A number of health professionals,
including nurses, provide nutritional information to the community. However, little research …