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Published in: World Journal of Pediatrics 1/2019

Open Access 01-02-2019 | Original Article

How online ADHD-related information affects Chinese parents’ decisions?

Authors: Xiao-He Yu, Le Zhong, Jia Huang

Published in: World Journal of Pediatrics | Issue 1/2019

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Abstract

Background

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a major public health problem in China. Parents of children with confirmed, or suspected ADHD often face a difficult process in making decisions concerning diagnosis and treatment. The internet is a major source of information for parents. The purpose of this study is to survey Chinese parental motivation and experience in using the internet to retrieve ADHD-related information, and how well online information is associated with making decisions.

Methods

Parents were recruited to fill out an online questionnaire in the health portal. A total of 404 valid questionnaires were collected.

Results

A total of 47.8% of parents agree that the internet helps them to understand the potential treatment options, but 77.7% of all parents still have conflict during decision-making.

Conclusions

Parents search for ADHD-related information online, but their acquisition skills need to be improved. Internet information affects their health decisions. Parents still have highly conflicting decision-making. Improving the ability of parents to obtain information on the Internet may reduce the conflict in decision-making.
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Metadata
Title
How online ADHD-related information affects Chinese parents’ decisions?
Authors
Xiao-He Yu
Le Zhong
Jia Huang
Publication date
01-02-2019
Publisher
Springer Singapore
Published in
World Journal of Pediatrics / Issue 1/2019
Print ISSN: 1708-8569
Electronic ISSN: 1867-0687
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12519-018-0207-x

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