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Evaluating the Process of Online Health Information Searching: A Qualitative Approach to Exploring Consumer Perspectives

Evaluating the Process of Online Health Information Searching: A Qualitative Approach to Exploring Consumer Perspectives

Evaluating the Process of Online Health Information Searching: A Qualitative Approach to Exploring Consumer Perspectives

Authors of this article:

Alexander S Fiksdal1 Author Orcid Image ;   Ashok Kumbamu1 Author Orcid Image ;   Ashutosh S Jadhav2 Author Orcid Image ;   Cristian Cocos3 Author Orcid Image ;   Laurie A Nelsen3 Author Orcid Image ;   Jyotishman Pathak2 Author Orcid Image ;   Jennifer B McCormick1, 4, 5 Author Orcid Image
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