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.
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