Laurence Seematter-Bagnoud1, Brigitte Santos-Eggimann. 1. Health Services Research, Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine (IUMSP), Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois and University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland. Laurence.Seematter-Bagnoud@chuv.ch
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: to describe the sources of health information in young-old persons, and how they feel informed about preventive services. METHODS: 1567 randomly selected persons aged 65-69 years were asked where they did get information about health, and whether they felt sufficiently informed about recommended preventive services. RESULTS: Most participants (over 90%) cited their physician as a source of health information, while only 4% cited the Internet. Level of information was low for several preventive services, including colon cancer screening (55% felt sufficiently informed) and immunization against pneumonia (27% sufficiently informed). CONCLUSIONS: Promotion of preventive services in older populations should take into account the preponderant role of physicians as a source of information and advice.
OBJECTIVES: to describe the sources of health information in young-old persons, and how they feel informed about preventive services. METHODS: 1567 randomly selected persons aged 65-69 years were asked where they did get information about health, and whether they felt sufficiently informed about recommended preventive services. RESULTS: Most participants (over 90%) cited their physician as a source of health information, while only 4% cited the Internet. Level of information was low for several preventive services, including colon cancer screening (55% felt sufficiently informed) and immunization against pneumonia (27% sufficiently informed). CONCLUSIONS: Promotion of preventive services in older populations should take into account the preponderant role of physicians as a source of information and advice.
Authors: Yves Henchoz; Juan Manuel Blanco; Sarah Fustinoni; David Nanchen; Christophe Büla; Laurence Seematter-Bagnoud; Armin von Gunten; Brigitte Santos-Eggimann Journal: Int J Epidemiol Date: 2022-08-10 Impact factor: 9.685