eHealth Literacy and Trust in Health Information Sources

Healthcare, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 13(6), С. 616 - 616

Опубликована: Март 12, 2025

Introduction: The spread of health-related information across the internet necessitates an evaluation public eHealth literacy, trust in different health sources, including healthcare providers, and how literacy is related to sources. Methods: 407 individuals participated a web-based survey Tabuk region Saudi Arabia. Univariate analysis was used evaluate relationships between demographic variables, multiple linear regression measure relationship sources after adjustment for factors. Results: average respondents 27.17 out 40. levels were higher among females, younger age groups, those higher-education category, with chronic disease or currently on medication. For 51.9% participants, physicians workers their main source information, while 40% considered source. None study participants perceived as untrustworthy, social media least trusted not but positively associated specialized websites negatively media. Conclusions: findings suggest that tends prefer other primary regardless levels. A level distrust

Язык: Английский

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Translation and psychometric evaluation of the Traditional Chinese eHealth Literacy Scale among adults with type 2 diabetes in Taiwan: A cross-sectional study

Digital Health, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 11

Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2025

Introduction The rise in online health information access has shifted health-seeking behaviors, yet a validated tool to assess eHealth literacy for the Taiwanese context remains unavailable. This study aimed translate Literacy Scale (eHEALS) into Traditional Chinese and validate its factor structure reliability among individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Methods original 8-item eHEALS was translated (eHEALS-TC) using forward backward translation techniques, input from four experts pharmacy practice educational psychology. A cross-sectional conducted examine validity of eHEALS-TC adults T2D who were taking medication. Participants recruited five community pharmacies Taiwan between June 2023 May 2024. internal consistency assessed McDonald's omega (ω), while construct evaluated through exploratory analysis. Criterion determined by exploring correlation mean total score demographic factors, self-efficacy, status, medication adherence, A1C levels. Results 273 patients participated study. Exploratory analysis revealed that all items loaded onto single factor, accounting 84.95% variance. yielded ω 0.974. positively associated younger age ( r = .382, P < .001), higher education attainment s .525, greater household income .359, better self-reported status .191, .002), stronger self-efficacy use .167, .006), fewer barriers medication-taking .143, .018). However, no association found levels .048, .427). Conclusions findings provide empirical evidence supporting validity, reliability, efficiency as assessing varying demographics conditions Taiwan.

Язык: Английский

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Investigating the Association of Psychosocial Characteristics and eHealth Literacy: Insights from a Cross-Sectional Study on Hybrid Secondary Prevention in Mental Health (Preprint)

Опубликована: Март 11, 2025

Increasing psychosocial burdens, such as stress and anxiety, underscore the need for accessible effective prevention programs. Hybrid approaches, combining in-person digital components, aim to reduce barriers enhance flexibility. However, their effectiveness depends on participants' eHealth literacy, which influences ability engage with tools. Understanding how characteristics relate literacy can provide insights improving intervention design. This study employs cluster analysis explore relationship between in a hybrid mental health program. By identifying distinct profiles analyzing differences levels patterns, this person-centered approach enables nuanced understanding of disparities beyond traditional variable-centered linear models. Additionally, examines sociodemographic variables are associated providing into role diversity A cross-sectional was conducted participants RV Fit Mental Health (January–December 2024). Psychosocial characteristics, including depression, optimism, pessimism, quality life, self-efficacy, stress, work ability, were assessed alongside (eHealth Literacy Use Scale [eHLUS], [eHEALS]). To identify profiles, employed. generalized model applied analyze associations membership, variables. Finally, correlation matrices used further relationships literacy. total 173 included. Four clusters identified based characteristics. Significant found membership overall eHLUS score (P = .004) its dimension autonomous use technical access .003). Cluster 3 (n 65) had most favorable highest levels. 4 36) exhibited least but mid-range 2 45) showed lowest despite profile. 1 27) demonstrated age subjective socioeconomic status significantly Beyond clusters, significant correlations observed individual characteristic The varying demonstrating that diverse ways. allows more these highlights importance considering subgroup-specific needs Certain groups may require additional support effectively navigate These findings emphasize relevance tailored strategies account engagement. quantitative data collection registered German Clinical Trials Register under following ID: DRKS00033080 (registration date: December 7, 2023).

Язык: Английский

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Factors Affecting Adoption of Telemedicine for Virtual Healthcare Services in Indonesia

Journal of Information Systems Engineering and Business Intelligence, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 9(1), С. 47 - 69

Опубликована: Апрель 28, 2023

Background: The utilization of virtual healthcare services, particularly telemedicine, has been accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Although pandemic is no longer primary concern, telemedicine still holds potential for long-term adoption. However, implementing in Indonesia as an online platform remote delivery faces issues, despite its potential. Further investigation required to identify factors that affect adoption and develop strategies surmount implementation challenges. Objective: This study aims examine enrich knowledge about Indonesia. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted through questionnaire collect data. Unified Theory Acceptance Use Technology 2 (UTAUT2) employed integrating with several factors, such eHealth Literacy, Privacy Concerns, Trust. Gender age were considered moderating variables. Data samples analyzed using Partial Least Square – Structural Equation Modeling (PLS–SEM). Results: findings suggest performance expectancy, effort social influence, literacy, trust have a significant impact on adults’ behavioral intention use telemedicine. facilitating condition, price value, privacy concern do not show any effects Behavioral Intention Telemedicine. Conclusion: highlights importance understanding effective strategies. Results are while not. UTAUT2 model good predictive tool To increase usage intention, aspects must be Keywords: Adoption, Use, Telemedicine, UTAUT2, Virtual Healthcare.

Язык: Английский

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Effects of Physical Activity on Mobile Phone Addiction Among College Students: The Chain-Based Mediating Role of Negative Emotion and E-Health Literacy

Psychology Research and Behavior Management, Год журнала: 2023, Номер Volume 16, С. 3647 - 3657

Опубликована: Сен. 1, 2023

Background: Smartphones have become an important tool for college students' study and life, but mobile phone addiction caused by excessive dependence use of cell phones can serious negative impacts on mental health, life behaviors, so on. It is urgent to explore the causes influence mechanisms addiction. Purpose: The purpose this was investigate relationship between physical exercise among Chinese students mediating role affect e-health literacy two. Methods: stratified sampling method used activity, addiction, emotion 4621 university in Jiangsu Province using Physical Activity Rating scale, Mobile Phone Addiction Depression-anxiety-stress scale E-Health Literacy Thus data were statistically analysed SPSS 26.0 AMOS 23.0. Results: (1) significantly negatively correlated with ( r =− .713, P < 0.01; .571, 0.01), positively =0.616, 0.01); (2) Negative played independent roles respectively; (3) chain Conclusion: This explored potential found that activity Internet through effect including emotions literacy. further reveals mechanism action affecting provides some reference value prevention intervention Keywords: exercise, emotion, literacy, mediation

Язык: Английский

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A citation study of global research on e-Health literacy

Global Knowledge Memory and Communication, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Март 20, 2024

Purpose This study aims to examine the volume of ehealth literacy documents during 2006–2022, and nature citation by country, organizations, sources authors. Design/methodology/approach The adopted a bibliometric approach. Bibliographic data was collected on authors from Scopus mapped visualized citations using VosViewer. Findings A total 1,176 were produced indicating high rate document production in this sub-discipline. Among 102 countries that contributed subject, 58 qualified for analysis. USA had highest number cited eHealth literacy, followed Canada Australia. average publication year 2018, with 348 publications an 24.12 citations. count 44.69. Furthermore, examined organizations. Research limitations/implications research implications suggest is actively growing field research, substantial impact academic community, researchers should focus collaboration high-impact institutions journals increase visibility recognition their work, while also paying attention need more representation African countries. Practical study’s findings indicate interest leading Canada, Canadian receives relatively higher rates than USA. Originality/value originality lies its examination patterns global contributions literature, offering valuable insights researchers. It identifies key authors, institutions, providing guidance collaboration. highlights underscoring potential public health digital interventions.

Язык: Английский

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Evaluation of the e–Mental Health Intervention Make It Training From Patients' Perspectives: Qualitative Analysis Within the Reduct Trial

JMIR Cancer, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 10, С. e53117 - e53117

Опубликована: Апрель 9, 2024

Background Make It Training is an e–mental health intervention designed for individuals with cancer that aims to reduce psychological distress and improve disease-related coping quality of life. Objective This study evaluated the experienced usefulness usability web-based using a qualitative approach. Methods In this study, semistructured interviews were conducted participants at different stages entities. All had previously taken part in Reduct trial, randomized controlled trial assessed efficacy intervention. The data coded deductively by 2 independent researchers analyzed iteratively thematic codebook analysis. Results Analysis resulted 4 themes (developing strategies distress, improvement life, vs traditional psychotherapy, integration into daily life) 11 subthemes. 3 (efficiency accessibility, user-friendliness, recommendations design be more appealing) 6 was as user-friendly helpful developing functional consensus regarding it described companion integrates well life has potential routinely implemented within oncological care either stand-alone or addition psychotherapy. Conclusions e–Mental interventions such can target both prevention mental issues promotion. Moreover, they offer cost-efficient low-threshold option receive psycho-oncological support.

Язык: Английский

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Assessing Electronic Health Literacy in Older Adults with Noncommunicable Diseases: Validation and Examination of Measurement Invariance of the eHealth Literacy Scale-Web 3.0 (Preprint)

Journal of Medical Internet Research, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 26, С. e52457 - e52457

Опубликована: Апрель 19, 2024

In the current digital era, eHealth literacy plays an indispensable role in health care and self-management among older adults with noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). Measuring appropriately accurately ensures successful implementation evaluation of pertinent research interventions. However, existing measures focus mainly on individuals' abilities accessing comprehending information (Web1.0), whereas capabilities for web-based interaction (Web2.0) using (Web3.0) have not been adequately evaluated.

Язык: Английский

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The level of electronic health literacy among older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Archives of Public Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 82(1)

Опубликована: Ноя. 7, 2024

In the context of deeper integration internet and healthcare services, eHealth literacy levels have become an important predictor public health outcomes health-promoting behaviors. However, there is a lack comprehensive understanding among older adults.

Язык: Английский

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Factors Influencing eHealth Literacy among Spanish Primary Healthcare Users: Cross-Sectional Study

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 19(23), С. 15497 - 15497

Опубликована: Ноя. 23, 2022

Background: Adequate eHealth literacy levels empower people to make informed decisions, enhancing their autonomy. The current study assessed a group using primary care services for and examined its relationship with sociodemographic characteristics. Methods: Adult patients in need of nursing participated this cross-sectional study, which was carried out healthcare center the Madrid region Spain. Through systematic random sampling, 166 participants were chosen study. Literacy Questionnaire used assess (eHLQ). Results: studied population showed higher scores dimensions 2 (“understanding health concepts language”) 4 (“feel safe control”); lowest recorded 1 (“using technology process information”), 3 (“ability actively engage digital services”), 7 (“digital that suit individual needs”). People completed secondary education better-perceived status who younger employed level literacy. Conclusions: findings advance our knowledge variables affecting We may be able understand patients’ needs provide them greater support if we can pinpoint areas where they demonstrate

Язык: Английский

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