​The study examined Internet use, online health information-seeking behavior, and confidence in filling out online forms among Latinos as it relates to health-risk behaviors. Authors used the adult population file of the 2011-2012 California Health Interview Survey, analyzing Internet use, online health information-seeking behavior, and confidence in filling out online forms using binary logistic regression among Latinos and whites (27,289), Latinos (9,506), and Latinos who use the Internet (6,037).

The study reports foreign-born Latinos have lower odds of engaging in online health information-seeking behavior, and higher odds of reporting a lack of confidence in filling out online forms compared to US-born Latinos. Authors conclude Latinos, particularly foreign-born individuals, are at an increased risk of being left behind as the move to increase online content delivery and care expands.  

Publication Authors:

• Mariaelena Gonzalez
• et al