Health Information Use and Trust: The Role of Health Literacy and Patient Activation in a Multilingual European Region.

ABSTRACT: The acquisition of reliable health information plays a pivotal role in shaping informed decision-making and health-related behaviours. This investigation examined the factors influencing health information use and trust in health information sources among the adult population in South Tyrol, Italy, employing a population-based cross-sectional survey (n = 2090). Descriptive analyses revealed sociodemographic disparities, with younger individuals and those with higher educational attainment demonstrating increased engagement with digital sources, while older adults and those with lower educational levels exhibited a greater reliance on traditional media and healthcare professionals. Correlation analyses showed that elevated health literacy (HLS-EU-Q16) was linked to enhanced engagemen

SUBMITTER: Wiedermann CJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12027244 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature