Table 1.

Information and communication technologies-related items from the Health Interview Trends Survey

Behavior	HINTS Item Label	Item language
Information seeking	B5a	In the past 12 months, have you used a computer, smartphone, or other electronic means to look for health or medical information for yourself?
	B9b	Has your tablet or smartphone helped you make a decision about how to treat an illness or condition?
	B14a	In the last 12 months, have you used the Internet to visit a social networking site, such as Facebook or LinkedIn?
	B14d	In the last 12 months, have you used the Internet to watch a health-related video on YouTube?
Discuss with healthcare provider	B5b	In the past 12 months, have you used a computer, smartphone, or other electronic means to use emails to communicate with their healthcare providers?
	B9c	Has your tablet or smartphone helped you in discussions with your health care provider?
Share information	B14b	In the last 12 months, have you used the Internet to share health information on social networking sites, such as Facebook or Twitter?
	B14c	In the last 12 months, have you used the Internet to participate in an online forum or support group for people with a similar health or medical issue?