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Benotsch, Eric G.; Kalichman, Seth; Weinhardt, Lance S. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 2004
Access to health information on the Internet has revolutionized how medical patients learn about their illnesses. Valuable information can be found online; however, many health Web sites contain inaccurate or misleading information. The authors surveyed 324 adults with HIV concerning their Internet use for obtaining health information. Health…
Descriptors: Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Communicable Diseases, Patients, Internet