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Alternative Title:
Prev Chronic Dis
Personal Author:
Jue, J. Jane S. ; Metlay, Joshua P.
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Description:
Introduction

Web-based health resources on college websites have the potential to reach a substantial number of college students. The objective of this study was to characterize how colleges use their websites to educate about and promote health.

Methods

This study was a cross-sectional analysis of websites from a nationally representative sample of 426 US colleges. Reviewers abstracted information about Web-based health resources from college websites, namely health information, Web links to outside health resources, and interactive Web-based health programs.

Results

Nearly 60% of US colleges provided health resources on their websites, 49% provided health information, 48% provided links to outside resources, and 28% provided interactive Web-based health programs. The most common topics of Web-based health resources were mental health and general health.

Conclusion

We found widespread presence of Web-based health resources available from various delivery modes and covering a range of health topics. Although further research in this new modality is warranted, Web-based health resources hold promise for reaching more US college students.


Subject:
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Cross-Sectional Studies
Health Resources
Health Status
Humans
Information Services
Internet
Preventive Health Services
Students
Universities

Source:
Prev Chronic Dis. 2011; 8(6).
Document Type:
Journal Article
Place as Subject:
United States
Collection(s):
Preventing Chronic Disease
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