Online Health-Seeking Behavior Among Primary Caregivers of Children with Chronic Diseases: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of eHealth Literacy, Caregiver Characteristics, and Child Clinical Context

Background

Primary caregivers of children with chronic diseases frequently use online resources to meet ongoing information needs, but the correlates and context of this behavior remain incompletely understood. This study assessed online health-seeking behavior (OHSB) and examined its associations with child clinical characteristics, caregiver sociodemographic factors, and caregiver psychosocial and cognitive characteristics.