2011-05-11-皮尤-The_Social_Life_of_Health_Information,_2011_45页_389kb
报告摘要
Summary of "The Social Life of Health Information" (2011)
Core Content
This report from the Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project explores how the internet and social media are shaping the way people access, share, and use health information. It highlights the growing role of online resources in health decision-making, the importance of social networks in health discussions, and the increasing trend of self-tracking and peer-to-peer health support.
Main Findings
1. Internet as a Primary Source of Health Information
- 74% of U.S. adults use the internet, and 59% of all adults look for health information online.
- 80% of internet users have searched for information on 15 health topics, such as specific diseases or treatments.
- 34% of internet users have read peer commentary or experiences about health on online platforms.
- 25% of internet users have watched online health videos.
- 24% of internet users have consulted online drug or treatment reviews.
2. Social Network Sites and Health Engagement
- 62% of adult internet users use social network sites.
- 23% of social network users follow friends' health updates.
- 17% use social networks to remember or memorialize people with health conditions.
- 15% get health information from social network sites.
- 14% raise money or draw attention to health-related causes through these platforms.
3. Sharing Health Knowledge
- 6% of internet users have posted comments, questions, or health information on websites.
- 4% have posted their experiences with a drug or treatment.
- 3% have posted reviews of doctors.
- 2% have posted reviews of hospitals.
4. Caregivers and Health Information Use
- 27% of caregivers use social network sites to gather and share health information.
- 38% of caregivers consult online drug reviews, compared to 18% of non-caregivers.
- 7% of caregivers have posted drug reviews, compared to 2% of other users.
5. Chronic Conditions and Disability
- Adults with chronic conditions or disabilities are more likely to engage with online health resources.
- 37% of those with chronic conditions read online health commentary, compared to 31% of those without.
- 31% of those with chronic conditions watch health videos, compared to 22% of others.
- 23% of those with chronic conditions sign up for email updates, compared to 9% of others.
- 23% of disabled users get health information from social network sites, compared to 13% of non-disabled users.
- 9% of disabled users post treatment experiences, compared to 2% of others.
6. Mobile Health Access
- 85% of U.S. adults own a cell phone.
- 17% of cell phone owners use their phones to look up health or medical information.
- 15% of internet users have health tracking apps on their phones.
- Wireless users are more likely to track health data online than non-wireless users.
7. Impact of Online Health Information
- 30% of adults say they or someone they know has been helped by online health information.
- 10% of adults with two or more chronic conditions report major help from online resources.
- 3% of adults say they or someone they know has been harmed by online health information.
8. Health Information Search Trends
- 48% of internet users who search for health information do so on behalf of someone else.
- 36% search for their own health information.
- 11% search for both themselves and others.
Key Topics and Their Search Rates
| Health Topic | % of Adult Internet Users |
|---|---|
| Specific disease or medical problem | 66% |
| Certain medical treatment or procedure | 56% |
| Doctors or other health professionals | 44% |
| Hospitals or other medical facilities | 36% |
| Health insurance | 33% |
| Food safety or recalls | 29% |
| Drug safety or recalls | 24% |
| Environmental health hazards | 22% |
| Pregnancy and childbirth | 19% |
| Memory loss, dementia, or Alzheimer's | 17% |
| Medical test results | 16% |
| Managing chronic pain | 14% |
| Long-term care for elderly or disabled | 12% |
| End-of-life decisions | 7% |
| Other health topics | 28% |
| At least one of the above topics | 80% |
Demographics and Health Information Access
| Group | % Who Go Online | % Who Look for Health Info Online |
|---|---|---|
| All adults | 74% | 59% |
| Male | 73% | 53% |
| Female | 75% | 65% |
| White | 77% | 63% |
| African American | 66% | 47% |
| Latino | 62% | 45% |
| 18-29 | 92% | 71% |
| 30-49 | 79% | 66% |
| 50-64 | 71% | 58% |
| 65+ | 40% | 29% |
| Some high school | 38% | 24% |
| High school graduate | 64% | 45% |
| Some college | 84% | 70% |
| College graduate | 91% | 81% |
| <$30,000 | 57% | 41% |
| $30,000 - $49,999 | 80% | 66% |
| $50,000 - $74,999 | 86% | 71% |
| $75,000+ | 95% | 83% |
| English speakers | 85% | 15% |
| Spanish speakers | 74% | 10% |
| Rural | 77% | 9% |
| Suburban | 86% | 14% |
| Urban | 84% | 18% |
Conclusion
The internet and social media are playing an increasingly important role in the health information ecosystem. While health professionals remain the primary source of health information, online resources and peer networks are becoming more prevalent, especially among those with chronic conditions or disabilities. Mobile access is expanding the reach of health information, and online health discussions are growing in both frequency and depth. Overall, the majority of people report being helped rather than harmed by online health information, suggesting a positive trend in its use for health-related decision-making and support.
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