e-Mental health in South Australia: impact of age, gender and region of residence

• DOI: 10.1071/py13027
• Publication Date: 2013-08-15T10:04:32Z
• Authors: Miriam C. Keane; Leigh S. Roeger; Stephen Allison; Richard L. Reed
• Keywords: Population Health

Respondents to the 2008 South Australian Health Omnibus survey (n = 2996) indicated whether, in previous 12 months, they had searched for information on Internet relating emotional issues such as depression, anxiety or relationship problems. Logistic regression was used examine penetration of e-mental health rural and metropolitan areas (region residence), determine if other demographic variables (age group, gender) also impacted likelihood an individual reporting that obtain information. Overall, 9% respondents reported this purpose. The multivariate model significant, F(11, 2985) 4.82, P < 0.0001, with middle-aged females most likely report doing so (18.1%), whereas older males were least (2.2.%). These findings have important implications design promotional programs provide interventions improve mental health.