Role of digital health communication, sociodemographic factors, and medical conditions on perceived quality of patient-centered communication.

Objective: To simultaneously explore associations between digital health, sociodemographic factors, and medical conditions on patient-centered communication (PCC). These are under-explored, yet important knowledge gaps to fill because perceived quality PCC may influence health information seeking behaviors and health outcomes.

Methods: Data from the 2019 Health Information National Trends Survey were analyzed.

Self-efficacy to Get Cancer-Related Information or Advice.

Self-efficacy, or confidence, for being able to get cancer information may affect a person's understanding of cancer risk and subsequent cancer-related decisions such as screening, treatment, and genetic testing. In this study, we explored key correlates associated with self-efficacy for getting cancer information. We analyzed cross-sectional data from the 2018 Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS 5, Cycle 2).

Use of YouTube to watch health-related videos and participation in online support groups among US adults with heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension.

Objective: Social media use has grown over time. However, it is unclear how people with a self-reported history of cardiovascular disease or cardiovascular disease-related risk factors such as diabetes and hypertension use social media.

Methods: Data from the 2020 Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS 5, Cycle 4) were analyzed (N = 3865).

Correlates of knowledge of clinical trials among U.S. adults: Findings from the 2020 Health Information National Trends Survey.

Background: Knowledge about clinical trials affects efficient and equitable clinical trial recruitment and retention. This study explored correlates of clinical trial knowledge in a nationally representative sample of US adults.

Methods: Cross-sectional data from the 2020 Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS 5, Cycle 4) were evaluated.

Use of Online Medical Records to Support Medical Decision Making: A Cross-Sectional Study of US Adults.

The use of online medical records has increased over time and may enhance patient involvement in medical decisions. We explored sociodemographic, medical condition, and digital health correlates of using online medical records to support medical decision making. Cross-sectional data from the 2019 Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS 5, Cycle 3, N = 5438) were analyzed.

Perceived involvement in health care decisions among US adults: Sociodemographic and medical condition correlates.

Objective: To explore factors associated with how often US adults perceived that they were "always" involved in decisions about health care to the degree that they desired.

Methods: We examined cross-sectional, nationally representative data from the 2018 Health Information National Trends Survey. There were 3504 responses in the full HINTS dataset; 2499 remained after eliminating respondents with missing data for any factor of interest.

Use of Tablets and Smartphones to Support Medical Decision Making in US Adults: Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: Tablet and smartphone ownership have increased among US adults over the past decade. However, the degree to which people use mobile devices to help them make medical decisions remains unclear.

Objective: The objective of this study is to explore factors associated with self-reported use of tablets or smartphones to support medical decision making in a nationally representative sample of US adults.

Impact of the Internet on Patient-Physician Communication.

Data from the Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS) show that the Internet is the first place people go to when they need information about health or medical topics. Searches for online health information have both benefits and challenges for patient-physician communication. To fully appreciate these issues, it is important to understand the following: (1) who is going online; (2) why are they going; (3) where are they going; (4) what needs are being met; and (5) how, if at all, do they discuss health information found online with their doctors.