M Cynthia Logsdon1, Meghan Mittelberg2, John Myers3. 1. School of Nursing, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky 40202, USA. Electronic address: Mclogs01@louisville.edu. 2. School of Nursing, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky 40202, USA. Electronic address: Meghanem34@yahoo.com. 3. Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky 40202, USA. Electronic address: John.myers@louisville.edu.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Adolescent mothers residing in rural areas need accurate health information to care for themselves and their babies. The purpose of this study was to determine the use of social media and Internet by adolescent mothers residing in rural areas, particularly in regard to obtaining health information. METHODS: Using a cross-sectional design, a convenience sample of adolescent mothers living in a rural county in a state located in the southern U.S. (n = 15), completed the Pew Internet Survey during home visits with nurses from a community health agency. RESULTS: All adolescent mothers accessed Internet using cell phones (93%) or computers (100%). Many adolescent mothers sent or received over 50 text messages per day. Thirty-three percent of adolescent mothers searched for health information on the Internet every few weeks; 27% received health information from Facebook. CONCLUSIONS: Communication of health information using the Internet and social media may be effective with adolescent mothers residing in rural areas.
BACKGROUND: Adolescent mothers residing in rural areas need accurate health information to care for themselves and their babies. The purpose of this study was to determine the use of social media and Internet by adolescent mothers residing in rural areas, particularly in regard to obtaining health information. METHODS: Using a cross-sectional design, a convenience sample of adolescent mothers living in a rural county in a state located in the southern U.S. (n = 15), completed the Pew Internet Survey during home visits with nurses from a community health agency. RESULTS: All adolescent mothers accessed Internet using cell phones (93%) or computers (100%). Many adolescent mothers sent or received over 50 text messages per day. Thirty-three percent of adolescent mothers searched for health information on the Internet every few weeks; 27% received health information from Facebook. CONCLUSIONS: Communication of health information using the Internet and social media may be effective with adolescent mothers residing in rural areas.
Authors: M Cynthia Logsdon; John Myers; Jeff Rushton; Jennifer L Gregg; Allan M Josephson; Deborah Winders Davis; Kyle Brothers; Kristin Baisch; Anissa Carabello; Krista Vogt; Kayla Jones; Jennifer Angermeier Journal: Arch Womens Ment Health Date: 2017-12-20 Impact factor: 3.633
Authors: Timothy Caulfield; Marianne I Clark; James P McCormack; Christen Rachul; Catherine J Field Journal: BMJ Open Date: 2014-12-31 Impact factor: 2.692