Loneliness, Social Isolation, and Digital Health Literacy Among Older Women Living Alone in South Korea During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Psychiatry Investigation,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
22(1), С. 75 - 83
Опубликована: Янв. 16, 2025
While
using
digital
technologies
for
social
health
is
widely
acknowledged,
the
relationship
between
loneliness,
isolation,
and
literacy
remains
unknown.
This
study
aimed
to
assess
levels
of
in
older
women
living
alone
explore
associations
these
factors.
In
August
2021,
a
cross-sectional
survey
was
conducted
on
145
alone,
selected
convenience
sampling.
The
used
University
California,
Los
Angeles
Loneliness
Scale
(version
3),
Lubben
Social
Network
Scale-6,
Digital
Health
Technology
Literacy-Assessment
Questionnaire.
collected
data
were
analyzed
descriptive
statistics,
Mann-Whitney
U
test,
Kruskal-Wallis
Spearman's
rho
correlation,
generalized
linear
model
(GLM).
Of
participants,
22.8%
(n=33)
reported
moderate
20.7%
(n=30)
severe
36.6%
(n=53)
at
risk
isolation.
mean
score
among
participants
4.85
(SD=6.92),
which
relatively
low.
Importantly,
our
findings
GLM
control
covariates
revealed
significant
association
loneliness
(B=-0.013,
p=0.018)
literacy.
increased
experienced
during
pandemic
may
contribute
low
literacy,
alienating
individuals
from
benefits
technologies.
Therefore,
developing
programs
or
policies,
it
imperative
consider
psychosocial
status
individuals,
including
while
enhancing
Язык: Английский
Exploration on the Development Path and Influencing Factors of Digital Ability of Regional Elderly Learning Team —— Empirical Analysis Based on 1792 Samples and 7 Cases in the C District of S City
Education Journal,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
14(1), С. 9 - 19
Опубликована: Янв. 24, 2025
This
study
focuses
on
the
exploration
of
path
to
improve
digital
ability
elderly
learning
teams,
current
situation
teams
in
C
District
S
City,
and
carries
out
a
comprehensive
in-depth
questionnaire
survey,
with
1,792
valid
questionnaires
recovered,
7
interviews
recorded
relevant
cases
formed
validate
results
survey.
The
found
that
conditions
themselves
have
decisive
influence
their
ability,
courses
activity
experience
programs
at
district
level
can
also
effectively
teams.
suggests
further
development
courses,
brands,
programs,
as
well
use
guided
education
models
stimulate
team
members'
own
active
motivation
radiation
influence.
Язык: Английский
Factors influencing digital health literacy among older adults: a scoping review
Frontiers in Public Health,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
12
Опубликована: Ноя. 1, 2024
The
growth
of
digital
technology,
represented
by
the
development
Internet,
has
become
popular
among
older
adults.
Implying
health
literacy
on
adults
also
affects
their
ability
to
use
technology
search,
browse,
understand,
and
evaluate
information
improve
status.
This
scoping
review
aims
explore
(1)
situation
(2)
influencing
factors
Язык: Английский
Vitality at home: a phenomenological study of tele-exercise in women aged 80 and older
European Review of Aging and Physical Activity,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
21(1)
Опубликована: Сен. 19, 2024
Abstract
Background
Since
the
onset
of
coronavirus
2019,
there
has
been
an
upsurge
tele-exercise
delivery.
Previous
studies
showed
old
adults
find
feasible
and
acceptable.
However,
is
limited
understanding
oldest-old’s
experiences.
Method
This
study
used
interpretative
phenomenological
approach.
Two
semi-structured
interviews
home
visits
were
conducted
with
six
oldest-old
women,
aged
between
81
91
years,
who
participated
in
classes.
Results
Four
superordinate
themes
identified:
ambivalent
perception
safety,
ease
regular
participation,
reminded
guided
to
move
body,
technological
adaptation.
Conclusion
Our
findings
indicate
that
potential
assist
living
community
maintaining
adequate
activity
levels
at
home,
which
they
perceive
as
safest
place.
Emerging
provide
insights
into
their
lived
experiences,
enabling
service
providers
enhance
services
for
this
group
tele-health
era.
Язык: Английский
THE LEVEL OF E-HEALTH LITERACY AND ITS RELATED FACTORS AMONG THE ELDERLY LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY OF TEHRAN
Nursing and Midwifery Journal,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
22(6), С. 495 - 507
Опубликована: Сен. 1, 2024
Язык: Английский
Digital Health Literacy and Associated Factors Among Older Adults Living Alone in South Korea: A Cross-Sectional Study
Research in Community and Public Health Nursing,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
35, С. 389 - 389
Опубликована: Дек. 30, 2024
Purpose:
This
study
aimed
to
examine
the
level
of
digital
health
literacy
and
identify
factors
associated
with
among
older
adults
living
alone
in
South
Korea.
Methods:
A
cross-sectional
was
conducted
on
140
aged
65
above
who
live
alone.
Descriptive
statistics
non-parametric
methods
were
used
explore
relationship
between
independent
variables.
generalized
linear
model
literacy.
Results:
Among
smartphone-owning
alone,
52.1%
using
Internet
via
devices,
participants’
average
score
6.64±7.46.
Univariate
analysis
results
showed
significant
differences
according
age,
education
level,
multimorbidity.
The
identified
as
gender
(B=−0.36,
p=.031),
age
(B=−0.06,
p<.001),
(B=0.12,
sleep
problems
p=.006).
Conclusion:
Despite
widespread
smartphone
use,
chronic
diseases
low
levels
literacy,
which
significantly
gender,
problems.
Enhancing
vulnerable
populations
is
crucial
for
effective
implementation
services.
Collaborative
efforts,
including
tailored
interventions
enhance
supportive
policies,
are
essential
bridge
divide
promote
equity.
Язык: Английский