THE USE OF CREDIBILITY DIMENSION RESOURCES IN HEALTH INFORMATION PROVISION
Abstract
The aim of the present paper is to address the use of source-credibility dimensions in delivering health information. The source credibility theory is used as the framework of the research theory. To meet credibility standards, four dimensions of source credibility were used to assess the resource requirements. These dimensions include trustworthiness, competent, attractiveness and dynamic respectively were used as variables of the present study. Findings from each dimension the researcher to develop and strengthen the selection criteria for the source that serve as a provider of health information. In conclusion, the findings are expected to provide new ideas for improving the source selection criteria in delivering health information to the target group.