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Elena Link

@elena-link.bsky.social

Assistant Professor and passionate researcher in the field of science and health communication, Department of Communication, Johannes Gutenberg-University, Mainz, Germany

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Marko Bachl @bachl.bsky.social · 23/02/2024

We (w/ @elena-link.bsky.social, Frank Mangold, @sebstier.bsky.social) have a new paper on health-related search engine use. FAQ: New topic? No. Important topic? Yes. New methods? Yes. New findings: No and yes. Read more open access at doi.org/10.1080/1041...

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Title: Search Engine Use for Health-Related Purposes: Behavioral Data on Online Health Information-Seeking in Germany
Authors: Marko Bachl,Elena Link, Frank Mangold & Sebastian Stier
Abstract: Internet searches for health-related purposes are common, with search engines like Google being the most popular starting point. However, results on the popularity of health information-seeking behaviors are based on self-report data, often criticized for suffering from incomplete recall, overreporting, and low reliability. Therefore, the current study builds on user-centric tracking of Internet use to reveal how individuals actually behave online. We conducted a secondary analysis of passively recorded Internet use logs to examine the prevalence of health-related search engine use, the types of health information searched for, and the sources visited after the searches. The analysis revealed two key findings. 1) We largely support earlier survey-based findings on t

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EJHC @ejhc.bsky.social · 08/01/2024

Here is our 1st article of 2024! In this article, @elena-link.bsky.social, Jule Scheper & Paula Memenga investigate predictors of opinion expression about the #COVID19 vaccination. Read it #OpenAccess: doi.org/10.47368/ejh...

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Elena Link @elena-link.bsky.social · 20/11/2023

It was a pleasure to attent the European Conference on Health Communication in Klagenfurt and provide insights and discuss health information behaviors of non-binary individuals, implant and cancer patients as well as ask how ti increase patients' self determination. #ECHC2023 #Klagenfurt

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Elena Link @elena-link.bsky.social · 16/11/2023

I'm delighted to continue the great work of Doreen Reifegerste as a Vize Chair of the ECREA health communication section. Thank you for the pleasant cooperation, @friemel.bsky.social, Julia van Weert and Maja Nordtug. #ECHC2023 #ECREA

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Thomas Friemel @friemel.bsky.social · 16/11/2023

Signed and ready for the award ceremony at the #ECHC2023 conference dinner 🎉

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