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Exploring Hypertensive Patients' Experiences and Preferences with Online Health Education

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: There is a lack of research on patients' experiences and preferences when using such websites among patients with hypertension. This study aimed to explore their experiences and preferences for health education websites. The study employed a qualitative approach using in-depth interviews with 14 participants in Selangor. Patients' experience and preferences of the website were categorised into two main themes, 1) quality of the content, and 2) design and appearance. Patients preferred that the website’s content to be more practical and the design to be more user-friendly. In conclusion, website must be designed tailored to the needs of the target group.

Source: Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal

DOI: 10.21834/e-bpj.v9i30.6202

Authors: Mohd Ramadan Ab Hamid, Fatimah Najihah Baderol Allam, Norhaini Majid, Muhammad Umar Ridhwan

Institutions: Universiti Teknologi MARA, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman Sungai Long Campus, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Universiti Teknologi MARA System, Andalas University

Language: English

Topic: Health Literacy and Information Accessibility

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Universiti Teknologi MARA