ERIC Number: EJ876663
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009
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Do We Need to Understand the Technology to Get to the Science? A Systematic Review of the Concept of Computer Literacy in Preventive Health Programs
Dominick, Gregory M.; Friedman, Daniela B.; Hoffman-Goetz, Laurie
Health Education Journal, v68 n4 p296-313 2009
Objective: To systematically review definitions and descriptions of computer literacy as related to preventive health education programs. Method: A systematic review of the concept of computer literacy as related to preventive health education was conducted. Empirical studies published between 1994 and 2007 on prevention education programs with a computer literacy component were found using medical/health, communication, information science and education databases. Results: A total of 464 citations were retrieved from 12 databases using specific search terms. Six articles met the inclusion criteria of: search terms in title, abstract and/or key words; peer-reviewed; original empirical research; and written in English. Conclusion: Findings show limited and inconsistent definitions of computer literacy in the literature on computer-based prevention interventions. Without a clear construct of computer literacy, it will be difficult to determine the impact of such programs on health information seeking and, ultimately, health status. (Contains 3 tables.)
Descriptors: Health Education, Health Promotion, Prevention, Definitions, Health Programs, Health Conditions, Databases, Computer Literacy, Program Descriptions, Literature Reviews, Research Reports, Educational Technology, Technology Integration, Internet, Foreign Countries, Patient Education, Access to Information, Public Health, Public Policy, Educational Resources, Information Sources, Adults, Adolescents
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