Competency of health information acquisition and intention for active health behaviour in children
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- Journal Article
- Citation:
- International Archives of Medicine, 2015, 8 (1)
- Issue Date:
- 2015-01-01
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© Under License of Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License. Objective: To investigate the association between competency of health information acquisition, both online and offline, and the intention for active health behaviour in children. Methods: This study was a population-based cross-sectional health survey utilising a two-stage random cluster sampling design conducted in a major city. Competency of health information acquisition was assessed by a rating scale designed specifically for this study. The intention for active health behaviour was measured by a vignettebased question. Data were analysed using multiple logistic regression modelling techniques with adjustment to the cluster sampling effect and potential confounding factors. Results: After adjusting for potential confounding factors and the cluster sampling effect, intention for active health behaviour was significantly associated with competency of health information acquisition both online (OR=1.06, 95%C.I.=1.01-1.12) and offline (OR=1.08, 95%C.I.=1.02-1.18). Conclusions: Results suggested a positive relationship between competency of health information acquisition, both online and offline, and the intention for active health behaviour which have important public health implications on child health behaviour.
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