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Area of Science:

  • Digital Health
  • Health Informatics
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The increasing reliance on digital health services, amplified by global health crises, underscores the importance of eHealth literacy (eHL).
  • eHL involves the ability to find, understand, evaluate, and use online health information effectively to address health concerns.
  • Understanding eHL is vital for navigating digital health resources and addressing the digital divide in health information access.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review definitions and assessment tools for eHealth literacy.
  • To analyze the role of eHL during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • To investigate the impact of gender, age, and social inequalities on eHL.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of eHL definitions and measurement tools.
  • Analysis of studies focusing on eHL during the COVID-19 outbreak.
  • Examination of research on eHL disparities related to demographic and social factors.

Main Results:

  • Various definitions and tools exist for measuring eHL.
  • eHL plays a significant role in how individuals access and utilize health information during pandemics like COVID-19.
  • Gender, age, and socioeconomic status are associated with disparities in eHL.

Conclusions:

  • eHealth literacy is a critical determinant of effective engagement with digital health services.
  • Addressing the digital divide in eHL is essential for equitable health information access.
  • Further research is needed to develop targeted interventions to improve eHL across diverse populations.