Table 2.
Use of the Internet by Teens with Chronic Illness
| % EVER ACCESS THE INTERNET | % GOING ONLINE DAILY | % LOOKING FOR INFO ON HEALTH | % LOOKING FOR INFO ON SENSITIVE HEALTH ISSUES | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 89.9 | 56.7 | 48.3 | 19.7 |
| Age | ||||
| 13 to 15 | 86.5 | 56.7 | 34.0a | 13.6a |
| 16 to 18 | 94.7 | 56.6 | 68.0 | 28.0 |
| Gender | ||||
| Male | 87.8 | 54.4 | 46.1 | 12.4a |
| Female | 92.1 | 58.9 | 50.6 | 27.0 |
| Race | ||||
| White | 90.7 | 53.1 | 47.3 | 17.8 |
| Black | 88.6 | 63.9 | 51.4 | 25.7 |
| Other race | 85.7 | 71.4 | 50.0 | 21.4 |
| Disease | ||||
| Asthma | 91.0 | 62.9 | 43.8 | 19.1 |
| Diabetes | 88.9 | 50.5 | 52.8 | 20.2 |
| High poverty zip | ||||
| No | 88.5 | 54.4 | 48.7 | 19.5 |
| Yes | 92.4 | 60.6 | 47.7 | 20.0 |
| Health literacy | ||||
| Adequate | 89.7 | 56.6 | 48.8 | 18.9 |
| Less than adequate | 92.9 | 57.1 | 42.9 | 28.6 |
a
Fishers exact test p<0.05.