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  • Consumer Health Information
  • Digital Health Literacy

Background:

  • Online health information is increasingly prevalent.
  • Effective use of online health resources requires specific consumer skills.
  • Gaps in eHealth literacy can impact health decision-making.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the perceived eHealth literacy in a general health consumer population.
  • To identify specific areas where health consumers lack skills in accessing and using online health information.
  • To inform healthcare professionals on how to address consumer eHealth skills gaps.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was conducted with health consumers recruited from public libraries in Northeast Florida.
  • The eHealth Literacy Scale (eHEALS) was administered to assess participants' perceived abilities.
  • Data from 108 participants were analyzed to understand their eHealth literacy levels.

Main Results:

  • Most participants felt confident in finding and using online health information for decision-making.
  • A significant portion of participants reported lower confidence in identifying available health resources.
  • Participants expressed less confidence in distinguishing between high-quality and low-quality online health information.

Conclusions:

  • Healthcare professionals should prioritize eHealth education for consumers.
  • Training should focus on improving consumers' ability to access and critically evaluate online health information.
  • Addressing these skills gaps is crucial for empowering consumers in managing their health.