New Evidence on Preference Utilization

Evidence Table—Utilization Variation

The Effect of Attitudes on Computer Utilization: a New Evidence from a Developing Nation

Attitudes of students toward computers are significant determinants of behavior that may influence computer utilization. This paper conducted a survey to study the relationship between attitudes and actual computer utilization of 238 students. The article also examined whether or not computer utilization are affected by some demographic (e.g., age) and other non-attitudinal variables. The findi...

Preference for practice – recent evidence

General practice in Denmark, and in many other developed countries, is suffering at the current time due to a shortage of general practitioners (GPs) and a rapidly ageing GP population. At the same time, the demand for healthcare services among Danish citizens is increasing.[1,2] Scientific evidence suggests that the general shortage of GPs is likely to be mitigated over the coming years, prima...

New evidence on fluoridation.

A review of recent scientific literature reveals a consistent pattern of evidence--hip fractures, skeletal fluorosis, the effect of fluoride on bone structure, fluoride levels in bones and osteosarcomas--pointing to the existence of causal mechanisms by which fluoride damages bones. In addition, there is evidence, accepted by some eminent dental researchers and at least one leading United State...

Utilization and preference of nutrition information sources in Australia.

BACKGROUND The prevalence of chronic disease in Australia is rising, and poor nutrition behaviour is a modifiable risk factor for many chronic diseases. The utilization of appropriate nutrition information has been recommended to promote optimal nutrition behaviour. OBJECTIVE To investigate individuals' utilization and preference of nutrition information sources as well as perceptions of trus...