Digital Health,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Objective
To
elucidate
the
concept
of
digital
health
literacy
by
delineating
its
primary
dimensions,
origins
and
effects.
Through
this
clarification,
we
seek
to
augment
our
understanding
contemporary
use
literacy.
Methods
Rodgers's
analysis
was
employed
investigate
as
a
context-influenced
evolving
with
technological
progress.
Six
databases
(PubMed,
Embase,
CINAHL,
RISS,
KISS
DBpia)
Google
Scholar
were
searched
from
2006
2023,
focusing
on
terms
‘digital
literacy’,
‘eHealth
literacy’
‘mHealth
literacy’.
Of
2,819
papers,
32
included
in
identify
conceptual
structure
Results
The
identified,
evolution
traced.
Currently,
four
critical
attributes
are
(a)
goal-driven
regulation,
(b)
information
processing,
(c)
communication
(d)
utilisation.
Functional
literacy,
prior
knowledge
experience,
access
technology
antecedents,
while
positive
outcomes,
increased
perceived
control
enhanced
health-related
quality
life
emerged
consequences.
Additionally,
influenced
multilevel
contextual
factors.
Conclusions
By
enhancing
literacy;
standardising
terminology;
exploring
interactions
among
consequences
influencing
factors,
study
aims
reduce
disparities
promote
equitable
era.
results
foundational
work,
which
establishes
basis
for
future
research
policy
development,
provide
clear
pathways
developing
targeted
interventions
measurement
tools
ultimately
contributing
better
practices.
Digital Health,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
9
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Digital
divide
in
health-related
technology
use
is
a
prominent
issue
for
older
adults.
Improving
eHealth
literacy
may
be
an
important
solution
to
this
problem.
This
study
aimed
explore
the
associations
between
health
literacy,
digital
skills,
and
among
Chinese
adults.A
total
of
2,144
adults
(mean
age,
72.01
±
6.96
years)
from
Jinan
City,
China
participated
study.
The
Literacy
Scale
was
used
measure
A
linear
regression
model
analyze
adults.The
mean
score
17.56
9.61.
After
adjusting
sociodemographic
characteristics
experience
Internet
usage,
results
showed
that
(B
=
0.258,
95%
confidence
interval
(CI)
0.215-0.302,
P<
0.001)
skills
0.654,
CI
0.587-0.720,
P
<
were
positively
associated
with
literacy.
Sensitivity
analyses
revealed
association
remained
robust.The
level
low.
Health
are
In
future,
intervention
research
should
considered
perspective
skills.
International Journal for Equity in Health,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: April 9, 2024
Abstract
Objective
Within
the
digital
society,
limited
proficiency
in
health
behaviors
among
rural
residents
has
emerged
as
a
significant
factor
intensifying
disparities
between
urban
and
areas.
Addressing
this
issue,
enhancing
literacy
of
stands
out
crucial
strategy.
This
study
aims
to
investigate
relationship
literacy,
residents.
Methods
Initially,
we
developed
measurement
instruments
aimed
at
assessing
levels
Subsequently,
leveraging
micro
survey
data,
conducted
assessments
on
968
five
administrative
villages
Zhejiang
Province,
China.
Building
upon
foundation,
employed
Probit
Poisson
models
empirically
scrutinize
influence
their
interaction
manifestation
within
population.
analysis
was
from
dual
perspective,
evaluating
participation
diversity
which
they
participate
such
behaviors.
Results
Digital
exhibited
notably
positive
both
While
did
not
emerge
predictor
for
occurrence
behavior,
it
exerted
substantial
impact
There
were
effects
concerning
These
findings
remained
robust
even
after
implementing
instrumental
variable
method
address
endogeneity
issues.
Furthermore,
outcomes
heterogeneity
further
fortify
steadfastness
aforementioned
conclusions.
Conclusion
The
suggest
that
policymakers
should
implement
targeted
measures
approach
is
improving
residents'
access
services,
thereby
mitigating
urban–rural
inequality.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Sept. 2, 2024
This
study
analyzed
the
effects
of
digital
literacy
on
life
satisfaction
in
older
adults
aged
65
years
and
above
modern
day
Korea.
It
utilized
raw
data
from
2019–2022
Report
Digital
Divide,
an
annual
survey
conducted
by
Korean
Ministry
Science
Information
Communications
Technology.
A
total
4,216
participants
were
assessed
2019–2022.
Correlation
between
was
using
Pearson
correlation
analysis
polynomial
linear
regression
analysis.
Life
significantly
positively
correlated
with
access,
competency,
utilization
all
years.
In
2019,
participants'
score
rose
0.15
every
one-point
increase
competency.
further
0.035
2020,
0.030
2021,
0.116
2022.
consistently
each
year
Of
three
main
elements,
competency
had
strongest
impact
information,
income,
education
level
also
impacted
satisfaction.
While
improved
steadily
2019
to
2022,
it
remains
below
50%
for
Korea's
adult
population.
Further
efforts
are
required
improve
subsequent
among
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
77(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
ABSTRACT
Objectives:
to
map
the
scientific
evidence
related
characteristics,
themes,
and
outcomes
of
using
health
education
podcasts
aimed
at
individuals
over
18
years
age
in
intra
or
extrahospital
environments.
Methods:
a
scoping
review,
based
on
Joanna
Briggs
Institute
method,
conducted
11
databases,
including
studies
from
2004
2022.
Results:
were
selected,
categorized,
highlighting
evaluated
outcomes,
areas,
conditions
podcast
application,
indicating
it
as
an
effective
tool
for
promoting
behavioral
change,
promotion,
social
interaction,
demonstrating
its
potential
improve
well-being,
quality
life,
user/client
autonomy.
Conclusions:
use
proves
be
effective,
innovative,
low-cost
tool,
with
significant
impact,
being
satisfaction,
interaction.
However,
lack
comprehensive
development
methodologies
represents
challenges
overcome.
JMIR Aging,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7, P. e56061 - e56061
Published: May 23, 2024
Abstract
Background
eHealth
literacy
is
an
essential
skill
for
pursuing
electronic
health
information,
particularly
older
people
whose
needs
increase
with
age.
South
Korea
now
at
the
intersection
of
a
rapidly
digitalizing
society
and
increasingly
aged
population.
enables
to
maximize
effective
use
emerging
digital
technology
their
quality
life.
Understanding
Korean
adults
critical
eliminating
gray
divide
inequity
in
information
access.
Objective
This
study
aims
investigate
factors
influencing
its
impact
on
outcomes
use.
Methods
was
cross-sectional
survey.
Community-dwelling
65
years
2
urban
cities
were
included.
measured
by
Literacy
Scale.
Ordinal
logistic
regression
used
analyze
associated
multivariate
ANOVA
Results
In
total,
434
participants
analyzed.
A
total
22.3%
(97/434)
had
high
skills.
Increasing
age,
higher
monthly
income,
time
spent
internet
significantly
(
P
<.001),
social
media
users
3.97
times
(adjusted
odds
ratio
3.97,
95%
CI
1.02‐15.43;
=.04)
more
likely
have
skill.
Higher
better
self-perceived
frequent
technologies
accessing
care
services
<.001).
Conclusions
Disparity
socioeconomic
status
engagement
can
result
different
levels
skills,
which
consequential
impacts
Tailored
interventions,
grounded
determinants
literacy,
could
facilitate
access
among
foster
digitally
inclusive
healthy
aging
community.
Journal of Consumer Behaviour,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
22(2), P. 272 - 287
Published: Nov. 20, 2022
Abstract
Green
consumption
has
been
developing
into
a
booming
trend
due
to
alarming
environmental
problems.
This
study
examines
the
relationship
between
consumers'
digital
literacy
and
green
behavior
explores
two
different
mechanisms
based
on
social
cognitive
theory
self‐regulatory
theory.
The
cognition‐based
mechanism
includes
self‐efficacy
outcome
expectation;
affect‐based
anticipated
pride
guilt.
In
addition,
we
investigate
how
product
availability
moderates
relationships
four
mediators
behavior.
Across
studies,
results
indicate
that
influences
through
self‐efficacy,
expectation,
pride,
Moreover,
boosts
effects
of
Our
research
theoretical
contributions
understanding
formation
It
also
provides
practical
implications
for
effectively
guide
promote
Frontiers in Psychology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: April 15, 2024
Introduction
Older
people
are
the
group
with
greatest
digital
gap,
so
their
literacy
is
important
to
improve
conditions
in
which
they
age.
Methods
A
study
was
conducted
pre-
and
post-evaluation
of
a
(DL)
intervention
aged
60
years
over.
total
56
participants
(experimental
N
=
32
control
24)
were
recruited
for
convenience
community
centers.
The
adapted
needs
participants,
there
five
face-to-face
sessions
remote
reinforcement
three
months,
carried
out
by
trained
university
students
months.
Sociodemographic
variables
such
as
self-perception
socioeconomic
level
education,
among
others,
evaluated.
impact
assessed
using
scale
(MDPQ16),
indicators
frequency
types
internet
mobile
phone
use,
health
(SAHLSA
NSV),
quality
life
(SF-12),
hedonic
well-being
(Diener’s
SWLS
Cummins’
PWI)
perceived
social
support
Zimet
scale.
Results
had
significant
an
effect
size
r
0.27
on
literacy,
separate
t-test
comparisons
revealed
markedly
change
experimental
group,
before
after
pre-post
t
-test
(31)
3.56,
p
0.001,
but
not
(23)
0.082,
0.93.
No
direct
health-related
life,
identified.
We
examined
indirect
found
that
it
correlated
improvements
support,
well
life.
Individuals
changes
detected
compared
those
who
did
change.
Discussion
Evaluation
contributes
identifying
elements
improvement
future
interventions
discusses
importance
culturally
adapting
continuing
education
older
people.
Universal Journal of Public Health,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(1), P. 152 - 159
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
The
aim
of
the
study
was
to
assess
level
e-Health
literacy
among
users
primary
health
care.Materials
and
methods:
Quantitative
approach
study,
crosssectional
descriptive
design.The
population
consisted
care
located
in
northern
area
city
Lima,
Peru.The
Literacy
Scale
(eHEALS)
used.Results:
involved
400
subjects
both
sexes,
with
a
median
age
35
years
(Q1=28,
Q3=47,
IQR=19,
Min=18,
Max=78).The
eHEALS
scale
score
obtained
by
respondents
18
(Q1=14,
Q3=22,
IQR=8,
Min=8,
Max=40).A
mere
18.2%
(n=73)
demonstrated
high
literacy.The
significantly
associated
educational
(p<0.001,1-β=1,
ω=0.41),
frequency
internet
access
ω=0.51),
autonomy
use
digital
technology
ω=0.40).The
most
strongly
possession
university
education
(OR=12.662,IC95%:
0.962-523.566),frequency
Internet
[(OR=2.520,(OR=5.992,)],and
skills
(OR=2.847,IC95%:
1.218-7.109).Conclusions:
Low
is
widespread
users.However,
competence
individuals
are
key
factors
increasing
patients.
Journal of Medical Internet Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
27, P. e57122 - e57122
Published: Feb. 19, 2025
Background
The
digital
divide
is
apparent
not
only
between
older
and
younger
generations
but
also
within
the
adult
population
itself.
Identifying
literacy
profiles
among
adults
crucial
for
developing
targeted
strategies
to
narrow
this
divide.
Objective
This
study
aimed
identify
of
community-dwelling
examine
factors
associated
with
these
profiles.
Methods
Data
were
collected
from
in
South
Korea
through
a
nationwide
cross-sectional
survey
that
assessed
related
factors.
Digital
was
evaluated
across
3
domains:
information
communication
(9
items),
content
creation
management
(4
safety
security
items).
Latent
profile
analysis
used
adults,
multinomial
logistic
regression
predictors
membership.
Results
A
total
1016
completed
structured
questionnaires
(average
age
68,
SD
6.5
years;
486/1016,
47.8%
men).
Three
identified
(P<.001):
“low
level”
(346/1016,
34.1%),
“middle
(374/1016,
36.8%),
“high
(296/1016,
29.1%).
With
“middle-level”
group
as
reference
group,
participants
(odds
ratio
[OR]
1.11,
95%
CI
1.07-1.15)
less
than
middle
school
education
(vs
college
degree
or
higher;
OR
7.22,
2.31-22.54),
who
needed
help
one
10
instrumental
daily
activities
≥2
activities;
3.06,
1.11-8.40)
did
engage
in-person
social
(OR
1.81,
1.07-3.07),
more
likely
be
“low-level”
group.
Women
“high-level”
men
0.45,
0.25-0.80).
Participants
those
having
showing
lowest
0.17,
0.07-0.41).
Those
had
never
worked
0.23,
0.06-0.90)
engaging
regular
physical
exercise
0.58,
0.40-0.84)
greater
support
1.70,
1.22-2.37).
Conclusions
These
findings
underscore
characteristics
linked
lower
suggest
tailored
approach
meet
needs
diverse
groups
digitalizing
society.
To
promote
potential
include
improving
access
guidance
using
devices,
specifically
designed
demographic,
well
promoting
encouraging
participation
activities.
