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| Nicola J GraySummaryAffiliation: University of Nottingham Country: UK Publications
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Health information-seeking behaviour in adolescence: the place of the internetNicola J Gray
Centre for Pharmacy, Health and Society, School of Pharmacy, University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK
Soc Sci Med 60:1467-78. 2005..Although it is unlikely to supplant the role of trusted peers and adults, the internet has found an important place among adolescents' repertory of health information sources...
The Internet: a window on adolescent health literacyNicola J Gray
Centre for Pharmacy, Health and Society, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
J Adolesc Health 37:243. 2005..The aim of this paper is to describe functional, critical, and interactive health literacy challenges experienced by adolescent students when using the Internet for online health information...
Adolescents, the Internet, and health literacyNicola J Gray
Division for Social Research in Medicines and Health, School of Pharmacy, University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD, England
Adolesc Med State Art Rev 18:370-82, xiii. 2007..The important issue of content filters will also be considered as it relates to adolescents' ability to retrieve online health information about sensitive issues...
Adolescents and the internet: health and sexuality informationNicola J Gray
Centre for Pharmacy, Health and Society, School of Pharmacy, University of Nottingham, England, UK
Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol 18:519-24. 2006..In turn, this information may help them to seek medical care or advice. This article reviews new research relating to adolescents' uses of the Internet for health and sexuality information, including contextual adult population studies...
'Health repertories': an understanding of lay management of minor ailmentsNicola J Gray
Drug Usage and Pharmacy Practice Group, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, England, UK
Patient Educ Couns 47:237-44. 2002..Information in the repertory is drawn from both lay and professional channels...
Developing a consumer evaluation tool of weight control strategy advertisements on the InternetKanokrat Luevorasirikul
Division of Social Research in Medicines ealth, School of Pharmacy, University of Nottingham NG7 2RD, England, UK
Health Educ Res 23:567-75. 2008..Problems of false claims, little advice on healthy ways to modify weight and few warnings on side effects have been highlighted in this study...
Adolescent girls' use of the Internet for health information: issues beyond accessNicola J Gray
Division of Adolescent Medicine, University of Rochester, New York 14642, USA
J Med Syst 26:545-53. 2002..This exploration with future health service users highlights important questions for further study...
Adolescents' knowledge of and beliefs about herbs and dietary supplements: a qualitative studyJonathan D Klein
Division of Adolescent Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Golisano Children s Hospital at Strong, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York, USA
J Adolesc Health 37:409. 2005..To explore adolescents' knowledge of and beliefs about dietary supplements, including herbs, and over-the-counter (OTC) medications...
Health information on the internet--a double-edged sword?Nicola J Gray
J Adolesc Health 42:432-3. 2008
Use of complementary medicine and dietary supplements among U.S. adolescentsKaren M Wilson
Division of Adolescent Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Golisano Children's Hospital at Strong, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York 14642, USA
J Adolesc Health 38:385-94. 2006..Commonly used supplements (weight loss supplements and creatine) are closely linked to attempts to change body shape. Health care providers should be aware of CAM and supplement use by adolescents...
