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Bazrafshani, A., Panahi, S., Sharifi, H. and Merghati-Khoei, E. (2022) The Role of Online Social Networks in Improving Health Literacy and Medication Adherence among People Living with HIV/AIDS in Iran: Development of a Conceptual Model. PLOS ONE, 17, e0261304. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0261304

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• TITLE: Research Progress on Online Health Information-Seeking Behavior among HIV/AIDS Patients

  AUTHORS: Jingling Lu, Maosong Li, Lirong Cheng, Qilian He

  KEYWORDS: HIV/AIDS, Online Health Information-Seeking Behavior, Review

  JOURNAL NAME: Journal of Biosciences and Medicines, Vol.14 No.1, January 27, 2026

  ABSTRACT: This review synthesizes the conceptual foundations, measurement tools, and current research status of online health information-seeking behavior (OHISB). It systematically examines the influencing factors of OHISB among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) from sociodemographic, cognitive, psychological, disease-related, and social perspectives. Furthermore, it proposes strategies and recommendations to enhance OHISB in this population, including addressing their specific health information needs, improving eHealth literacy, and fostering a safer and more reliable online environment. The findings aim to provide a theoretical basis for developing targeted interventions to support effective online health information seeking among PLWHA.