| Seeking Health Advice From Social Networks in Low-income Urban Neighborhoods. | |
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PMID: 23026032 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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OBJECTIVES: To examine how individuals residing in low-income neighborhoods use their social networks for health advice. METHODS: Secondary data analysis of 363 individuals living in low-income neighborhoods was conducted using social network analysis and logistic regression techniques. RESULTS: Findings suggest that residents typically seek health advice from one or 2 friends and family members rather than a health professional. Age and family history of illness increased the likelihood that one would seek support whereas the combination of anxiety and depression decreased advice seeking. CONCLUSIONS: Findings support the need for multidisciplinary strategies for disseminating health information through informal social networks. |
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Patricia Cook-Craig; Gretchen Ely; Chris Flaherty; Mark Dignan; Carol R White |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: American journal of health behavior Volume: 36 ISSN: 1945-7359 ISO Abbreviation: Am J Health Behav Publication Date: 2012 Nov |
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Created Date: 2012-10-02 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9602338 Medline TA: Am J Health Behav Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 723-35 Citation Subset: IM |
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University of Kentucky College of Social Work, Lexington, KY, USA. patty.cook@uky.edu. |
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