Decoding e-health literacy among Palestinian adolescents: a qualitative study in the West bank.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Electronic health (e-health) literacy assists adolescents in seeking accurate and valid information. In this study, we aim to understand e-health literacy among Palestinian adolescents, by exploring their skills and online information-seeking strategies and understanding the socio-demographic influences.

Method

A qualitative study was conducted through seven semi-structured, face-to-face focus group discussions with 52 adolescents aged 15-19 from five districts in the West Bank, occupied Palestinian territory (oPt). Participants were selected using maximum variation sampling. Data was collected from January to March 2024, with each focus group consisting of 6 to 9 participants. Data were analyzed using a thematic analysis approach.

Results

E-health literacy

SUBMITTER: Allah SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12032822 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature