Communication is essential for the delivery and receipt of health information, the promotion of healthy lifestyles, and for ongoing safety and protection of the public. Part of assessing communication includes what delivery modes are utilized and the access the population has to those modes of delivery. In our survey, we focused our assessment on telephonic or cellular, internet, television, traditional written publications, professionals, and community conveyance as a means or mode of communication the population is utilizing for health information.
Carroll County
More than 99% of respondents in Carroll County indicate owning a cell phone. Of those owning a cell phone, nearly 92% have a smartphone with internet capability and/or access.
Nearly 48% of respondents rely on their physician to obtain the majority of health-related information followed by 26.2% obtaining the majority of their health-related information on the internet or from social media. With less than half of the population obtaining health-related information from their physician, an opportunity exists to expand and reach out, promoting healthy lifestyles, preventive care, and encouragement to seek treatment through other venues such as the internet/social media.
Gallatin County
More than 97% of respondents in Gallatin County indicate owning a cell phone. Of those owning a cell phone, more than 89% have a smart phone with internet capability and/or access.
Gallatin County
More than half of respondents, 54.5% rely on their physician to obtain the majority of health-related information followed by 23.1% obtaining the majority of their health-related information on the internet or from social media. With a large percentage of the population obtaining their health-related information from sources other than their physician, an opportunity exists to expand and reach out further, promoting healthy lifestyles, preventive care, and encouragement to seek treatment through other venues such as the internet/social media.
Owen County
More than 99% of respondents in Owen County indicate owning a cell phone. Of those owning a cell phone, more than 95% have a smart phone with internet capability and/or access.
Nearly 54% of respondents rely on their physician to obtain the majority of health-related information followed by 25.8% obtaining the majority of their health-related information on the internet or from social media. With a large percentage of the population obtaining their health-related information from sources other than their physician, an opportunity exists to expand and reach out further, promoting healthy lifestyles, preventive care, and encouragement to seek treatment through other venues such as the internet/social media.
Pendleton County
More than 98% of respondents in Pendleton County indicate owning a cell phone. Of those owning a cell phone, more than 91% have a smart phone with internet capability and/or access.
Nearly 46% of respondents rely on their physician to obtain the majority of health-related information followed by nearly a third obtaining the majority of their health-related information on the internet or from social media. With less than half of the population obtaining health-related information from their physician, an opportunity exists to expand and reach out, promoting healthy lifestyles, preventive care, and encouragement to seek treatment through other venues such as the internet/social media.
