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Abstract
This study identified where Minnesotans find online health information, how they use it, their confidence in assessing it, and what they think is missing. In August 2016, the University of Minnesota Health Sciences Libraries conducted a study of adults at the Minnesota State Fair. Convenience sampling yielded a total of 255 participants, with the majority being white, female, urban, and highly educated. Participants valued the ability to access OHI and used it for a variety of purposes. A high percentage of participants thought they had the knowledge, skills, and confidence to navigate OHI, yet were uncertain about indicators of quality.
Acknowledgements
The authors thank Caitlin Bakker, Katherine Chew, Janice Jaguszewski, and Lisa McGuire for their support of and assistance with this project.
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Notes on contributors
Nicole Theis-Mahon
Nicole Theis-Mahon, MLIS, ([email protected]) is Assistant Librarian, Health Sciences Libraries, University of Minnesota, 505 Essex St SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55455.
Shanda Hunt
Shanda Hunt, MPH, ([email protected]) is Assistant Librarian, Health Sciences Libraries, University of Minnesota, 505 Essex St SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55455.
Nora Forbes
Nora Forbes, MS, ([email protected]) is Graduate Research Assistant, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, 420 Delaware St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455.