ERIC Number: EJ1291530
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021
Pages: 8
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Evaluating Psychometric Determinants of Willingness to Adopt Sexual Health Patient Portal Services among Black College Students: A Mixed-Methods Approach
Jackman, Kevon-Mark P.; Hightow-Weidman, Lisa; Poteat, Tonia; Wirtz, Andrea L.; Kane, Jeremy C.; Baral, Stefan D.
Journal of American College Health, v69 n2 p190-197 2021
Objectives: To describe, using mixed-methods, perceptions of access to sexually transmitted infection test results via electronic personal health record (PHR) and correlates of willingness to adopt its use. Participants: Students at a mid-Atlantic historically black college. Methods: Focus-groups and interviews were conducted to explore themes on sexual health-related PHR-use (N = 35). Codes were operationalized into survey measures assessing beliefs in a cross-sectional sample (N = 354). Exploratory factor analysis identified latent factors among survey items. Multiple logistic regression models measured correlates of adoption willingness. Results: Three qualitative themes emerged on relative advantages, barriers, and functionality of PHRs. 57.6% of survey participants were willing to use PHRs for sexual health services. Reliable latent factors, centering on PHR convenience and functionality, were positively associated with adoption willingness. Conclusions: Data highlights interest among black college-age youth in adopting PHRs for comprehensive sexual health-related services. Adoption may be boosted with tailored designs responsive to expressed service needs.
Descriptors: Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Black Colleges, Access to Information, Records (Forms), Electronic Publishing, Student Attitudes, College Students, Barriers, Screening Tests, African American Students, Student Characteristics, Access to Health Care, Sexuality, Health Behavior, Privacy, Racial Bias
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) (DHHS/PHS)
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Grant or Contract Numbers: R36HS023057
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