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. 2009 Sep 9;49(5):663–673. doi: 10.1093/geront/gnp058

Table 4.

Impact of Health Information on Behavior

Yes, % (n)
No, % (n)
Internet group Non-Internet group Internet group Non-Internet group
Information influenced a decision about how to treat an illness or a condition 44 (11) 79 (19) 56 (14) 21 (5)
Information resulted in talking to another doctor or other health care provider 65 (17) 78 (18) 35 (9) 22 (5)
Information influenced decision to change medication 39 (9) 35 (8) 61 (14) 65 (15)
Information influenced decision to change insurance plan 32 (6) 44 (10) 68 (13) 57 (13)
Information influenced decision to change exercise or nutrition plan 46 (10) 75 (18) 55 (12) 25 (6)

Note: Percentages were rounded. This table does not include data from participants who responded “not sure.”