EHealth Literacy and Participation in Remote Blood Pressure Monitoring Among Patients With Hypertension: Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The ability to participate in digital health services such as remote blood pressure monitoring needs digital skills and knowledge known as eHealth literacy (e-HL). However, e-HL is rarely studied among those participating in remote blood pressure monitoring (RBPM).

Objective

This study assessed e-HL levels among participants with hypertension and determined the e-HL domains that predict participation in RBPM. This study provides important focus areas to increase RBPM participation.

Methods

This study was a quantitative, cross-sectional survey of people with hypertension in the United States. The survey included demographics, RBPM participation questions, and the e-HL questionnaire (eHLQ) for assessment of e-HL. The eHLQ is a 35-item, 7-domain validated ques

SUBMITTER: Eze CE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12314467 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature