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Health Psychology 4357
Assignment 1 for 2/2/2010

For this assignment, you need to read a research article that examines use of the internet to retrieve health-related information. You will thenneed to answer a series of questions about the article. Bring your answers to class on February 2, 2010 for in-class discussion. Additionally, you are required to submit your answers on WebCT for 10possible points. Specific details are listed below.

Read the following article which is posted on WebCT:

Campbell, R. J. (2009). Internet-based health information seeking among low-income,minority seniors living in urban residential centers. Home Health Care Management & Practice, 21, 195-202.

Answer the following questions about the article:

1. What was the purpose of this study(i.e., what was it designed to do)?
To inform us about how using the Internet can help the elderly find health care answers to any question they might have. Also, to proof that if elderly minoritypeople are given more information about the Internet they become more open towards using the internet regarding health issues.

2. In regard to health, what are the 4 levels on which the internet canserve as an interpersonal information channel?
1) Health Information Capture 2) Health service and information management 3) Personal Intermediation 4) E-visit

3. What are the 7 researchquestions that are addressed in this study?
Does it:
1) Reduce their levels of anxiety toward computers
2) Improve their levels of self-efficacy toward the use of a computer and theInternet
3) Increase their desire for more health information
4) Increase their desire to engage in self-help activities
5) Increase their internal health locus of control
6)Increase how much they value their health
7) Increase their use of the Internet to manage their own health care

4. Which of the following describe the research design of the study and...