The Association of eHealth Literacy Skills and mHealth Application Use Among US Adults With Obesity: Analysis of Health Information National Trends Survey Data.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physical inactivity and a poor diet are modifiable behaviors that contribute to obesity. Obesity is a well-recognized risk factor for chronic diseases, including diabetes. Mobile health (mHealth) apps can play an important adjuvant role in preventing and treating chronic diseases and promoting positive health behavior change among people with obesity, and eHealth literacy skills have the potential to impact mHealth app use.

Objective

The purpose of this study was to explore the associations between the 2 dimensions, access and application, of eHealth literacy skills and mHealth app use among US adults (≥18 years of age) with obesity (BMI ≥30 kg/m²).

Methods

Data were obtained from February to June 2020 using the Health Information National Trends

SUBMITTER: Shaw G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10809169 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature