Computer access and Internet use among urban youths

Am J Public Health. 2004 May;94(5):744-6. doi: 10.2105/ajph.94.5.744.

Abstract

This report presents data on computer access, Internet use, and factors associated with health information seeking on the Internet among a sample of youths aged 15 to 30 years in New York City. Findings from street intercept surveys indicate substantial computer access at home (62%) and frequent (everyday or a few times a week) Internet use (66%). Fifty-five percent of the sample reported seeking health information on the Internet, which was associated with positive beliefs about getting a health checkup and frequent Internet use.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Attitude to Computers*
  • Attitude to Health
  • Computer Literacy
  • Female
  • Health Behavior
  • Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
  • Humans
  • Internet / statistics & numerical data*
  • Male
  • Motivation
  • New York City
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases / prevention & control*
  • Urban Population