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Meeting chinese older adults’ health information needs: The role of public libraries
Library Quarterly
  • Yanxia Shi, Shanxi University
  • Lili Luo, San Jose State University
Publication Date
7-1-2020
Document Type
Article
DOI
10.1086/708961
Abstract

Focus group interviews were conducted to investigate Chinese older adults’ health information needs, seeking to inform public libraries’ efforts in improving their health literacy. Through the identification of their health concerns, the challenges they encounter when seeking health information, and their expectations of using the library to fulfill their health information needs, this study delineates older adults’ “felt need” for public library’s health information services. Findings of the study will help public libraries in China and in other nations that have a sizable population of Chinese immigrants gain insights on how to develop and implement meaningful services to meet older adults’ health information needs and ultimately enhance their health literacy.

Funding Number
16BTQ016
Funding Sponsor
National Office for Philosophy and Social Sciences
Citation Information
Yanxia Shi and Lili Luo. "Meeting chinese older adults’ health information needs: The role of public libraries" Library Quarterly Vol. 90 Iss. 3 (2020) p. 332 - 348
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/lili_luo/39/