Term of Award
Spring 2026
Degree Name
Doctor of Public Health in Public Health Leadership (Dr.P.H.)
Document Type and Release Option
Dissertation (open access)
Copyright Statement / License for Reuse
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Department
Department of Health Policy and Community Health
Committee Chair
Gluzar Shah
Committee Member 1
Hani Sawami
Committee Member 2
Jeffery Jones
Abstract
This study uses data from the National Health and Aging Trends Study (NHATS) Round 13, collected in 2024, to examine whether internet use for health information is associated with Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis among older adults with diabetes in the United States. Given the rising adoption of digital health, understanding who benefits from online health resources is increasingly important. The research also examines whether these associations differ across racial and gender groups, offering insight into potential disparities in digital health engagement and cognitive outcomes. Findings from this study will inform clinical practice, public health programming, and strategies to ensure equitable access to digital health tools.
Recommended Citation
Zeidan, H. (2026) Association between internet use for health information and Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis among older adults with diabetes in the United States: Examining racial and gender disparities. Dissertation Submitted to Georgia Southern
Research Data and Supplementary Material
Yes
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