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  • Public Health
  • Health Informatics
  • Sociology of Health

Background:

  • Infertility is a significant global public health concern.
  • The internet is a primary resource for information and support regarding infertility.
  • eHealth literacy is critical for individuals and couples navigating infertility challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the eHealth literacy of individuals and couples experiencing infertility.
  • To understand how online information influences decision-making and health consultations.
  • To develop a conceptual framework for eHealth literacy in the context of infertility.

Main Methods:

  • A non-probability sample of 27 participants was recruited through support groups, online ads, and snowball sampling.
  • Qualitative data collection likely involved interviews or focus groups to explore experiences.
  • Analysis focused on how participants used online information for personal health management and advocacy.

Main Results:

  • Participants utilized online information for decision-making and enhancing health consultation interactions.
  • Cognitive skills are essential for critically evaluating diverse and potentially biased online health information.
  • Some participants engaged in online political action, driven by perceived inequities in information and services, fostering empowerment.

Conclusions:

  • A novel conceptual framework for eHealth literacy in infertility is proposed, integrating web use and virtual communities.
  • Functional, interactive, critical, and distributed health literacy are key components within the online infertility environment.
  • eHealth literacy empowers individuals and couples to critically assess information and advocate for equitable access to care.