Browsing Theses by Subject "information seeking"
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Evaluating the Ability of Commercial Search Engines to Help People Answer Health Questions
(University of Waterloo, 2023-12-18)The act of seeking information pertaining to medical treatments and self-diagnosis is one of the applications of search engines. However online documents and websites offer convenience and efficiency in accessing information, ... -
Health literacy, language, and understanding of colon cancer prevention information among English-as-a-second-language older Chinese immigrant women to Canada
(University of Waterloo, 2010-12-22)Introduction: Colon cancer incidence and mortality rates in Canada are among the highest worldwide. If detected early colon cancer is highly curable and regular screening can significantly decrease risk of colon cancer ...