Validation of the Arabic eHealth literacy questionnaire: a factor and Rasch analysis study
Walid Al-Qerem1, Osama N Fadhil1, Anan Jarab2,3
1Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.
Introduction:
Amidst the rapid digitalization of healthcare, there is a need for tools that accurately assess eHealth literacy across cultural contexts. This study focused on the validation of an Arabic version of the eHealth Literacy Questionnaire (eHLQ), a tool to facilitate patient engagement and health outcomes in digital healthcare.
Method:
Using a convenience sampling method, the study recruited a diverse sample of 657 participants from Jordan (58.9% females and 41.1% males).
Results:
Confirmatory Factor Analysis and Rasch analysis supported a six-factor model and demonstrated satisfactory item performance within established thresholds. The findings revealed good internal consistency with Cronbach's α ranging between ranging between 0.71 to 0.84. Differential Item Functioning analysis indicated no gender-specific variations.
Discussion:
The validated Arabic eHLQ is a reliable tool that can help in supporting the development of tailored interventions to improve healthcare delivery in Arabic-speaking regions.
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