Internet use and healthcare utilization among older adults in China: a nationally representative cross-sectional study
This study highlights the important role of the Internet in shaping healthcare utilization, particularly in addressing urban-rural disparities. Implementing Internet-based interventions among older adults is recommended to reduce disparities and improve healthcare access.
Authors
- Hufeng Wang
- Rize Jing (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1469-909X)
- Xiaozhen Lai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8978-286X)
- Long Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7471-604X)
Institutions
- Peking University (CN)
- Renmin University of China (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Geriatrics
- Published
- 2025-03-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-025-05798-9
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 8.40
Funders
- National Natural Science Foundation of China
- Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities