, and other states also have OB-GYN deserts,” Chavis said. “Those deserts didn't just happen; they exist because of choices people made. I wish more people made the connection between our public policies and government budgets and their impact on personal health.”Four in five women surveyed indicated that they were quite confident regarding filling out medical forms themselves. Hispanic and Black women were more likely to be extremely confident than white women .
Websites were also noted to be the easiest way to read information versus print or social media. “I don't trust social media for health information,” Chavis said. “There are too many people who aren't educated, licensed professionals saying all kinds of things to promote their services, products and books. I don't think a lot of it is credible or reliable.
On the topic of understanding health information in general, short articles were preferred by respondents followed by videos of healthcare providers and patient stories.Women’s health in general was the most preferred topic that participants wanted more information on. Aging well and mental health followed. “Living healthy is definitely a popular topic for my age group,” Vallino said. “That includes diet, like foods that help you live to 100 years old.
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