Associations between digital literacy, health literacy, and digital health behaviors among rural residents: evidence from Zhejiang, China.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Within the digital society, the limited proficiency in digital health behaviors among rural residents has emerged as a significant factor intensifying health disparities between urban and rural areas. Addressing this issue, enhancing the digital literacy and health literacy of rural residents stands out as a crucial strategy. This study aims to investigate the relationship between digital literacy, health literacy, and the digital health behaviors of rural residents.

Methods

Initially, we developed measurement instruments aimed at assessing the levels of digital literacy and health literacy among rural residents. Subsequently, leveraging micro survey data, we conducted assessments on the digital literacy and health literacy of 968 residents in five administrative v

SUBMITTER: Ji H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11003150 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature