Digital Health Literacy in the General Population: National Cross-Sectional Survey Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

As the rapid advancement of digital health technologies has significantly improved health management, digital health literacy (DHL) has emerged as a crucial determinant of health outcomes.

Objective

The aim of this study was to assess DHL among Korean adults using a task-based assessment tool and to examine how sociodemographic and health literacy factors are associated with DHL, with the goal of identifying vulnerable groups and informing equitable digital health strategies.

Methods

This cross-sectional survey was conducted from July 20 to July 31, 2022, among adults aged 19 years and older in South Korea. Participants were recruited nationally, with those younger than 55 years completing an online survey and those aged 55 years and older participating in

SUBMITTER: Yoon J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12453288 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature