Sociodemographics and Digital Health Literacy in Using Wearables for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention: Cross-Sectional Nationwide Survey in Germany DOI Creative Commons
Chen-Chia Pan, Karina Karolina De Santis, Saskia Muellmann

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Journal of Prevention, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 18, 2024

Abstract Background Wearable technologies have the potential to support health promotion and disease prevention. However, it remains unclear how role of social determinants (SDoH) digital (DDoH) plays in this context. Objective This study investigates differences sociodemographic factors literacy between wearable users non-users, whether association with use varies across age groups its mediator. Methods A cross-sectional nationwide telephone survey was conducted November 2022 a panel adult internet Germany. Assessments included self-reported use, (sex, age, education, household size income, residence region), (measured eHealth Literacy Scale, eHEALS). Associations were analyzed using binomial logistic regression models total sample group stratification, supplementary mediation analysis examining as mediator relationship use. Results Overall, 24% (223/932) participants (52% male, mean 55.6 years) reported wearables for health. lower among aged 65 above, educational attainment, living 1–2 person households, below-average residing smaller cities or former East prevalence is substantially older ( 18–40 : 36%; 41–64 26%; 65+ :14%). higher levels (mean: 30.7, SD = 5) than non-users 28.3, 6). Stratified analyses indicate that by group, significant positive observed (OR 1.00, 95% CI: 0.94 1.07 18–40; OR 1.07, 1.03 1.12 41–64; 1.11, 1.04 1.19 65+). Mediation indicated partially mediates (indirect effect: coefficient -0.0156, -0.0244 -0.00791, p <.001). Conclusions indicates disparities German population non-users. generational divide identified, adults being less likely embrace technology. especially true literacy. Future public initiatives employing should take SDoH DDoH into consideration ensure effective equitable impacts.

Language: Английский

Design, Implementation, and Analysis of an Assessment and Accreditation Model to Evaluate a Digital Competence Framework for Health Professionals: Mixed Methods Study DOI Creative Commons
Francesc Saigí-Rubió, Teresa Romeu Fontanillas, Eulàlia Hernández Encuentra

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JMIR Medical Education, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10, P. e53462 - e53462

Published: Oct. 17, 2024

Although digital health is essential for improving care, its adoption remains slow due to the lack of literacy in this area. Therefore, it crucial professionals acquire skills and a competence assessment accreditation model be implemented make advances field.

Language: Английский

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Sociodemographics and Digital Health Literacy in Using Wearables for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention: Cross-Sectional Nationwide Survey in Germany DOI Creative Commons
Chen-Chia Pan, Karina Karolina De Santis, Saskia Muellmann

et al.

Journal of Prevention, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 18, 2024

Abstract Background Wearable technologies have the potential to support health promotion and disease prevention. However, it remains unclear how role of social determinants (SDoH) digital (DDoH) plays in this context. Objective This study investigates differences sociodemographic factors literacy between wearable users non-users, whether association with use varies across age groups its mediator. Methods A cross-sectional nationwide telephone survey was conducted November 2022 a panel adult internet Germany. Assessments included self-reported use, (sex, age, education, household size income, residence region), (measured eHealth Literacy Scale, eHEALS). Associations were analyzed using binomial logistic regression models total sample group stratification, supplementary mediation analysis examining as mediator relationship use. Results Overall, 24% (223/932) participants (52% male, mean 55.6 years) reported wearables for health. lower among aged 65 above, educational attainment, living 1–2 person households, below-average residing smaller cities or former East prevalence is substantially older ( 18–40 : 36%; 41–64 26%; 65+ :14%). higher levels (mean: 30.7, SD = 5) than non-users 28.3, 6). Stratified analyses indicate that by group, significant positive observed (OR 1.00, 95% CI: 0.94 1.07 18–40; OR 1.07, 1.03 1.12 41–64; 1.11, 1.04 1.19 65+). Mediation indicated partially mediates (indirect effect: coefficient -0.0156, -0.0244 -0.00791, p <.001). Conclusions indicates disparities German population non-users. generational divide identified, adults being less likely embrace technology. especially true literacy. Future public initiatives employing should take SDoH DDoH into consideration ensure effective equitable impacts.

Language: Английский

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