Browsing by Author "Merzel, Cheryl R"
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Item Computer Access and Internet Use Among Urban Youths(2004) Bleakley, Amy; Merzel, Cheryl R; VanDevanter, Nancy L; Messeri, PeterThis report presents data on computer access, Internet use, and factors associated with health information seeking on the Internet among a sample of youths aged 15 to 30 years in New York City. Findings from street intercept surveys indicate substantial computer access at home (62%) and frequent (everyday or a few times a week) Internet use (66%). Fifty-five percent of the sample reported seeking health information on the Internet, which was associated with positive beliefs about getting a health checkup nad frequent Internet use.