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  • 标题:Internet Access Among Low-Income WIC Populations
  • 作者:Robert Bensley ; John Brusk ; Judith Anderson
  • 期刊名称:BMC eHealth International
  • 电子版ISSN:1476-3591
  • 出版年度:2009
  • 卷号:5
  • 期号:01
  • 出版社:BioMed Central
  • 摘要:

    The purpose of this study was to compare Internet access characteristics among low-income populations associated with a supplemental nutrition program. Three sample populations were provided the same data collection items to determine Internet access issues associated with participants in the USDA Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program in Michigan and Washington. A cross-sectional design was used with data reported using frequency distributions and Chi-square (p<.05) analyses. A total of 2,942 WIC clients completed the questionnaire at local agencies in Michigan and Washington. Over 2/3 of participants indicated having some access to the Internet, with 50% to 63% having "easy access." Older participants were more likely to access the Internet from home or work, while younger clients were likely to access from parent’s home or WIC clinic. Younger clients were more likely to enjoy learning from the web, as were those who owned a computer. This study provides evidence that the Internet may be a viable means for reaching low-income populations.

  • 关键词:Internet Access;Supplemental Nutrition
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