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Nikkhoo H, Mohammadi Shahboulaghi F, Nourozi Tabrizi K, Haghi M, Vahedi M. THE LEVEL OF E-HEALTH LITERACY AND ITS RELATED FACTORS AMONG THE ELDERLY LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY OF TEHRAN. Nursing and Midwifery Journal 2024; 22 (6) :495-507
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Hasan Nikkhoo1 
, Farahnaz Mohammadi Shahboulaghi *2 , Kian Nourozi Tabrizi3 , Marjan Haghi4 , Mohsen Vahedi5
, Farahnaz Mohammadi Shahboulaghi *2 , Kian Nourozi Tabrizi3 , Marjan Haghi4 , Mohsen Vahedi5
1- Master's Degree Student, Department of Nursing, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
2- Professor, Iranian Research Center on Aging, Nursing Department, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran ,mohammadifarahnaz@gmail.com
3- Associate Professor, Iranian Research Center on Aging, Nursing Department, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
4- Assistant Professor, Iranian Research Center on Aging, Department of Geriatrics, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
5- Assistant Professor, Department of Biostatistics, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
2- Professor, Iranian Research Center on Aging, Nursing Department, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran ,
3- Associate Professor, Iranian Research Center on Aging, Nursing Department, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
4- Assistant Professor, Iranian Research Center on Aging, Department of Geriatrics, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
5- Assistant Professor, Department of Biostatistics, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Abstract: (891 Views)
Background& Aims: The rapid advancement of information and communication technology has impacted all sectors, including healthcare. With the proliferation of electronic sources providing health information, it is essential to ensure that older individuals have adequate e-health literacy. This study aimed to determine the e-health literacy level and its influencing factors among older people living in the community.
Materials & Methods: This cross-sectional correlational study included 210 elderly individuals aged over 60 living in the Tehran community. They were selected using a multi-stage sampling method in 2024. The data was gathered using the Persian version of the e-health literacy scale (P-eHEALS), which participants completed. Furthermore, additional personal and demographic variables were collected to explore their relation to e-health literacy. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS version 23.
Results: Participants' mean e-health literacy score was 23.2±8.67, which was below average. Having a chronic illness was significantly associated with lower e-health literacy levels (p<0.05). The level of education and daily technology use were significant predictors of e-health literacy (P<0.001).
Conclusion: Identifying and assessing the level of e-health literacy among older individuals and the factors associated with e-health literacy can be the initial step in developing strategies to enhance their health literacy. There is an urgent need to strengthen e-health skills and improve e-health literacy, particularly among the elderly, those with low education, those with less frequent technology use, and those with chronic diseases.
Materials & Methods: This cross-sectional correlational study included 210 elderly individuals aged over 60 living in the Tehran community. They were selected using a multi-stage sampling method in 2024. The data was gathered using the Persian version of the e-health literacy scale (P-eHEALS), which participants completed. Furthermore, additional personal and demographic variables were collected to explore their relation to e-health literacy. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS version 23.
Results: Participants' mean e-health literacy score was 23.2±8.67, which was below average. Having a chronic illness was significantly associated with lower e-health literacy levels (p<0.05). The level of education and daily technology use were significant predictors of e-health literacy (P<0.001).
Conclusion: Identifying and assessing the level of e-health literacy among older individuals and the factors associated with e-health literacy can be the initial step in developing strategies to enhance their health literacy. There is an urgent need to strengthen e-health skills and improve e-health literacy, particularly among the elderly, those with low education, those with less frequent technology use, and those with chronic diseases.
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