The Mediating Role of Students' Health Information Literacy Skills: Exploring the Relationship Between Web Resource Utilization and Health Information Evaluation Proficiency.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In an increasingly digital age, students rely heavily on web resources to access health information. However, evaluating the reliability and relevance of such information is crucial for informed decision-making. This study examines the importance of students' health information literacy skills (HILS) as mediators, particularly their ability to utilize web resources and successfully evaluate health information.

Objectives

This research investigates the mediating role of students' HILS in the relationship between their utilization of web resources and their proficiency in evaluating health information.

Method

An online survey was distributed to current students at a public university in Bangladesh as part of the data collection process for this study. Using G

SUBMITTER: Habiba U 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11327112 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature