eHealth literacy in the general population: a cross-sectional study in China
BMC Public Health,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
25(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 17, 2025
eHealth
literacy
(eHL)
is
positively
associated
with
health-related
behaviors
and
outcomes.
Previous
eHL
studies
primarily
collected
data
from
online
users
seldom
focused
on
the
general
population
in
low-
middle-income
countries
(LMIC).
Additionally,
knowledge
about
factors
that
affect
limited.
Chronic
lung
disease
(CLD)
has
brought
a
large
burden
LMIC,
making
it
relevant
example
for
studying
eHL.
This
study
aims
to
explore
its
within
of
China,
encompassing
sociodemographic
characteristics,
CLD
knowledge,
digital
access,
use
attitudes
towards
eHealth.
Data
were
November
2023
January
2024
via
hard-copy
questionnaires
among
China.
Descriptive
analyses
performed
eHL,
at
different
levels.
Univariable
multivariable
regression
identify
439
valid
collected.
Participants
demonstrated
mean
24.7
±
8.2
5.9
3.7,
obtained
score
6.9
1.8
A
notable
percentage
participants
(45/439,
10.3%)
reported
no
especially
those
aged
66+,
unemployed,
retired,
primary
school
or
below
degree
earning
≤
1500
RMB
monthly.
Multivariable
hierarchical
analysis
showed
higher
was
uniquely
younger
age
(b=-0.10,
P
<
.001),
educational
level
(b
=
2.02,
income
1.10,
having
access
6.35,
more
frequent
1.14,
positive
0.47,
.003).
Our
sample
China
had
relatively
low
level,
but
held
divide
noticed
between
elderly,
socioeconomic
other
groups.
Younger
age,
significantly
Efforts
both
individual
systematic
levels
should
be
made
improve
promote
disadvantaged
populations.
Moreover,
there
pressing
need
develop
refine
national
international
standards
Язык: Английский
Assessing e-Health Literacy and Digital Competence among Peruvian Primary Health Care Patients
Universal Journal of Public Health,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
13(1), С. 152 - 159
Опубликована: Янв. 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.
Язык: Английский
Online health information behaviour and its association with statin adherence in patients with high cardiovascular risk: A prospective cohort study
Digital Health,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
10
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
Objective
Statins
are
effective
for
preventing
cardiovascular
disease.
However,
many
patients
decide
not
to
take
statins
because
of
negative
influences,
such
as
online
misinformation.
Online
health
information
may
affect
decisions
on
medication
adherence,
but
measuring
it
is
challenging.
This
study
aimed
examine
the
associations
between
behaviour
and
statin
adherence
in
with
high
risk.
Methods
A
prospective
cohort
involving
233
risk
was
conducted
at
a
primary
care
clinic
Malaysia.
Participants
used
digital
diary
tool
record
they
encountered
2
months
completed
questionnaire
about
necessity,
concerns
end
observation
period.
Data
were
analysed
using
structural
equation
modelling.
Results
The
results
showed
that
55.8%
(130
patients)
information.
Patients
who
actively
sought
(91
had
higher
use
(
β
=
0.323,
p
0.023).
concern
also
more
likely
be
non-adherent
-0.337,
<
0.001).
have
lower
mediated
by
(indirect
effect,
-0.109,
0.048).
Conclusions
Our
suggest
levels
seeking
statins,
their
might
influence
how
search,
what
find,
potential
encounter
highlights
importance
addressing
patients’
medications
improve
adherence.
Язык: Английский
Predictors of fall protection motivation among older adults in rural communities in a middle‐income country: A cross‐sectional study using the Protection Motivation Theory
Journal of Advanced Nursing,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
80(12), С. 4946 - 4962
Опубликована: Апрель 12, 2024
Abstract
Aims
To
evaluate
factors
associated
with
fall
protection
motivation
to
engage
in
preventive
behaviour
among
rural
community‐dwelling
older
adults
aged
55
and
above
using
the
theory
scale.
Design
A
cross‐sectional
study.
Methods
The
study
was
conducted
a
healthcare
clinic
Malaysia,
multistage
random
sampling
from
November
2021
January
2022.
Three
hundred
seventy‐five
were
included
final
analysis.
There
31
items
PMT
analysis
performed
within
whole
population
grouped
into
‘faller’
‘non‐faller’,
employing
IBM
SPSS
version
26.0
for
descriptive,
independent
t‐test,
chi‐square,
bivariate
correlation
linear
regressions.
Results
total
of
375
participants
Fallers
(
n
=
82)
non‐fallers
293)
show
statistically
significant
differences
characteristics
ethnicity,
assistive
device
users,
self‐rating
intention
participation
previous
prevention
programmes.
multiple
regression
model
revealed
fear,
coping
appraisal
an
interaction
effect
fear
predicting
communities.
Conclusion
Findings
this
demonstrated
that
predict
Older
without
history
falls
attaining
higher
education
had
better
responses
appraisal,
contributing
reduction
perceived
rewards
improving
motivation.
Conversely,
lower
backgrounds
tend
have
non‐preventive
behaviours,
leading
decline
Implications
profession
and/or
patient
care
These
results
contribute
important
information
nurses
working
inadequate
health
literacy
communities,
especially
when
planning
designing
interventions.
findings
would
benefit
all
nurses,
providers,
researchers
academicians
who
provide
adults.
Patient
or
Public
Contribution
Participants
briefed
about
study,
their
consent
obtained.
They
only
required
answer
questionnaire
through
interviews.
individuals
fifty‐five
communities
at
could
read,
write
understand
Malay
English
included.
Those
suffering
mental
problems
refused
participate
excluded
Their
personal
remained
classified
not
recorded
database
during
data
entry
Язык: Английский
How do patients with high cardiovascular risk evaluate online health information? A qualitative study
BMC Primary Care,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
24(1)
Опубликована: Ноя. 15, 2023
Abstract
Background
People
are
exposed
to
variable
health
information
from
the
Internet,
potentially
influencing
their
decision-making
and
behaviour.
It
remains
a
challenge
for
people
discern
between
good-
poor-quality
online
(OHI).
This
study
explored
how
patients
evaluate
determine
trust
in
statin-related
OHI
with
high
cardiovascular
risk.
Methods
qualitative
used
vignettes
think-aloud
methods.
We
recruited
primary
care
clinic
who
were
at
least
18
years
old,
had
risk
previously
sought
OHI.
Participants
given
two
vignettes:
Vignette
1
(low-quality
information)
2
(high-quality
information).
voiced
thoughts
aloud
when
reading
determined
level
each
vignette
using
5-point
Likert
scale.
was
followed
by
semi-structured
interview
which
audio-recorded
transcribed
verbatim.
The
transcripts
coded
analysed
thematic
analysis.
Results
A
total
of
20
participants
recruited,
age
ranging
38–74
years.
Among
all
cardiovascular-risk
participants,
eight
pre-existing
diseases.
For
information),
five
trusted
it
while
nine
unsure
trust.
17
(85%)
Five
themes
emerged
analysis
evaluated
OHI:
(1)
logical
content,
(2)
neutral
stance
tone
(3)
credibility
source,
(4)
consistent
prior
knowledge
experience,
(5)
corroboration
other
sources.
Conclusion
Patients
risks
focused
on
source
consistency
evaluating
determining
Doctors
should
adopt
more
personalised
approach
discussing
misinformation
considering
knowledge,
beliefs
experience
statin
use.
Язык: Английский
The Role of E-Health Literacy in the Use of Telemedicine Among Medical Students
Turkish Journal of Family Medicine & Primary Care,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
18(1), С. 56 - 63
Опубликована: Фев. 27, 2024
Amaç:
Araştırmanın
amacı;
tıp
öğrencileri
arasında
tele
kullanımının
e-sağlık
okuryazarlığı
üzerindeki
rolünü
tespit
etmektir.
Gereç
ve
Yöntem:
Araştırma,
Karadeniz
Bölgesi’ndeki
bir
üniversitede
fakültesinde
öğrenim
gören
322
öğrenci
ile
gerçekleştirilmiştir.
Çalışmada;
Norman
Skinner
(2006)
tarafından
geliştirilip,
Gencer
(2017)
Türkçe
güvenilirliği
geçerliliği
ele
alınan
“E-Sağlık
Okuryazarlığı
Ölçeği”
Korkmaz
Hoşman
(2018)
geliştirilen
"Teletıp
Ölçeği"
veri
toplama
aracı
olarak
kullanılmıştır.
Verilerin
elde
edilmesinde
tanımlayıcı
istatistiksel
yöntemler,
tek
yönlü
varyans
analizi,
t
testi,
korelasyon
basit
doğrusal
regresyon
analizi
Bulgular:
Çalışmada
yer
alan
öğrencilerin
orta
düzeyde
okuryazarlığına
sahip
olduğu
görülmüştür.
Ayrıca
öğrenciler
teletıp
uygulamaları
konusunda
düşük
seviyede
kullanıma
bilgi
düzeyine
sahiptir.
Katılımcıların
cinsiyeti,
sınıf
düzeyi,
anne
babanın
eğitim
durumuna
göre
düzeylerinde
anlamlı
fark
görülmemiştir.
Yüksek
gelir
seviyesine
katılımcılarda
düzeyleri
yüksek
çıkmıştır.
Çalışmaya
katılan
öğrencilerinin
kullanımları
cinsiyet,
durumu
annenin
düzeyi
değişkenleri
oluşmamıştır.
Lisansüstü
eğitimi
tamamlamış
babası
olan
düzeylerinin
saptanmıştır.
Bunun
yanında
kullanımı
anlamlı,
pozitif
yönde
ilişki
gözlenmiştir.
Analiz
sonuçlarına
bakıldığında,
okuryazarlıklarının
üzerinde
etkisi
bulunmuştur.
Sonuç:
Geleceğin
sağlık
hizmet
sunucularının
değişen
teknolojilere
uyum
sağlayabilmeleri
hizmetlerini
etkili
verimli
şekilde
yürütebilmeleri
amacıyla,
kavramları
başta
olmak
üzere
teknolojileri
farkındalıklarının,
bilgilerinin
becerilerinin
arttırılması
önerilebilir.
The Influence of eHealth Literacy and Self-Efficacy on Online Health Information-Seeking Behaviour among University Students: Cyberchondria as a Mediator
Deleted Journal,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
4(1), С. 40 - 60
Опубликована: Янв. 26, 2024
COVID-19
has
seen
an
increased
reliance
on
online
health
information,
raising
concerns
over
cyberchondria,
a
condition
characterised
by
excessive
worry
about
based
information.
This
quantitative
survey
study
examines
the
prevalence
of
cyberchondria
and
its
correlation
with
eHealth
literacy
among
168
university
students
their
information-seeking
behaviour.
The
results
showed
significant
negative
between
revealing
that
individuals
higher
were
less
likely
to
experience
cyberchondria.
also
found
demographic
factors
such
as
age,
gender,
education
level
associated
findings
suggest
is
important
protective
factor
against
may
be
better
able
critically
evaluate
information
avoid
becoming
overly
anxious
health.
Thus,
public
interventions
should
focus
improving
literacy,
especially
for
those
heightened
risk
through
courses
training
healthcare
providers
how
discuss
patients.
Язык: Английский
Pilot implementation study of a web-based men’s health screening app in primary care during COVID-19: a mixed-methods approach
BMC Health Services Research,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
24(1)
Опубликована: Окт. 11, 2024
Abstract
Background
The
traditional
delivery
of
healthcare
services,
including
crucial
preventive
measures
such
as
health
screenings,
faced
significant
disruption
due
to
the
COVID-19
pandemic.
In
response,
eHealth
technology
emerged
a
practical
alternative
for
conducting
screening
services.
This
pilot
study
introduces
ScreenMen,
web-based
app
men’s
screening,
implemented
in
primary
care
setting.
aims
assess
patient
uptake
and
provider’s
acceptability
feasibility
implementing
emphasizing
importance
implementation
science
research
innovation.
Methods
employed
mixed-method
explanatory
sequential
design,
using
tailored
intervention
implement
ScreenMen
an
urban
clinic.
Quantitative
phase
focused
on
provider
involvement,
utilizing
Google
Analytics
questionnaires.
Qualitative
phase,
in-depth
interviews
with
providers,
explored
factors
influencing
implementation.
Data
analysis
means
percentages
quantitative
data
framework
qualitative
data.
Results
We
invited
47
providers
attend
workshop,
26
participating,
resulting
55.3%
participation
rate.
Throughout
five-month
study,
there
were
75
recorded
accesses,
completion
rate
20%.
way
users
accessed
was
through
QR
codes
buntings
(38.7%),
followed
by
postcards
(12%).
three
it
found
that
Identify
prepare
champions
strategy
helpful,
these
led
encouraged
other
promote
ScreenMen.
use
buntings,
part
Provide
education
training
strategy,
effective
their
visibility
waiting
areas.
However,
Mandate
change
considered
ineffective,
felt
obligated
rather
than
motivated
Conclusion
highlighted
barriers
facilitators
during
Two
useful
strategies
while
not
helpful.
Further
studies
are
needed
effectiveness
apps.
Trial
registration
Clinical
Number:
NCT06388473
(Retrospectively
registered
05/04/2024).
Язык: Английский
European Pharmaceutical Industry Medical Information: A Role to Play in the Provision of Medicine-Related Information to Patients
Pharmaceutical Medicine,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Ноя. 13, 2024
European
pharmaceutical
companies
have
a
professional
and
legal
obligation
to
provide
objective,
factual
non-promotional
medicine-related
information
both
healthcare
professionals
(HCPs)
patients
on
request
established
Medical
Information
services
fulfil
this
need.
Also,
medicines
are
supplied
with
package
leaflet
for
and/or
users—this
usually
includes
the
contact
details
company's
service.
There
is
large
scale
of
patient
enquiry
interactions
across
region.
A
survey
conducted
in
2021
by
Leaders
Europe
(MILE)
association
revealed
that
21%
all
enquiries
managed
2020
were
from
non-HCPs.
Eighteen
collectively
over
140,000
non-HCP
enquiries—while
supporting
so
many
patients,
also
potentially
rich
source
insights
real-life
experiences.
When
interacting
cautious
not
interfere
relationship
between
their
HCP.
This
can
limit
provided,
being
referred
busy
treating
physicians.
Unfortunately,
approach
fall
short
patients'
expectations
or
needs.
MILE
recognises
potential
be
more
helpful
keen
evolve
deliver
patient-centric
support.
member
collaborated
collation
publication
best-practice
principles
handling
unsolicited
requests
caregivers
members
general
public
(MOPs).
will
help
improve
accessibility
quality
support,
harmonise
experience
build
confidence
industry
services.
continues
invite
stakeholders,
including
associations,
HCPs,
companies,
regulators
national
associations
engage
advance
these
core
enquiries.
does
constitute
advice;
decision
making
accountability
remains
each
company.
Язык: Английский
An Exploration of Digital Health Literacy in Malaysia
Advances in healthcare information systems and administration book series,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
unknown, С. 58 - 75
Опубликована: Май 18, 2023
The
World
Health
Organization
(WHO)
defines
digital
health
literacy
as
the
capacity
to
use
electronic
devices
acquire,
seek,
evaluate,
and
comprehend
information
in
order
improve
outcomes
or
address
a
concern.
recent
technological
advancement
have
made
globe
more
than
ever
before
by
allowing
populations
easily
access
on
healthcare.
In
Malaysia,
rapid
communications
technology
(ICT)
applications
followed
quick
spread
of
COVID-19
has
similarly
led
remarkable
changes
literacy.
wake
COVID-19,
this
chapter
offers
timely
analysis
retrospective
studies
conducted
area
From
chapter,
observations
can
be
drawn
supports
given
government
people
their
health-information
seeking
attempts
so
overall
Язык: Английский