@article{bellalouna2018online,
  title = {Online Health Information Search: What Behavior for which Users? Towards a Typology of e-Patients},
  author = {Meryem Zoghlami Bellalouna  and Kaouther Saied Ben Rached},
  year = 2018,
  url = {https://ibimapublishing.com/articles/JIEBS/2018/563535/},
  journal = {Journal of Internet and e-business Studies},
  volume = 2018,
  pages = 12,
  doi = 10.5171/2018.563535,
  abstract = {Nowaday, Internet fills the best function of health-related information dissemination. It represents both a free information access tool and a social and a psychological support mechanism. These dimensions do distinguish the Internet from other information-providing services. The aim of this study is to explore health-related information search behavior in order to propose a typology of users according to their search objectives and browsing experiences. A study of 174 e-patients extracted 3 distinct groups of users. These are novice, curious and expert users.},
  keywords = {health-related information search, internet, typology},
  note = Article ID: 563535
}