Navigating Health Information Poverty: International Students’ Challenges and Strategies

ABSTRACT This study used Chatman's information poverty theory and conducted semi‐structured interviews with 11 participants to explore information poverty that international students face in obtaining health information. The study identified four themes aligned with the theory: deception, risk‐taking, secrecy, and situational relevance. Chatman's six propositions suggest strategies to address these challenges. The results can inform universities and institutions in supporting international students’ well‐being.

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Proceedings of the Association for Information Science and Technology
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2025-10-01
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https://doi.org/10.1002/pra2.1487
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Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
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Navigating Health Information Poverty: International Students’ Challenges and Strategies

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Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
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Navigating Health Information Poverty: International Students’ Challenges and Strategies

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Abstract

ABSTRACT This study used Chatman's information poverty theory and conducted semi‐structured interviews with 11 participants to explore information poverty that international students face in obtaining health information. The study identified four themes aligned with the theory: deception, risk‐taking, secrecy, and situational relevance. Chatman's six propositions suggest strategies to address these challenges. The results can inform universities and institutions in supporting international students’ well‐being.

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