Digital health literacy among older adults in China: a cross-sectional study on prevalence and influencing factors.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The rapid integration of digital technologies into healthcare has emphasised the importance of digital health literacy (DHL) in enhancing health outcomes. Despite the increasing adoption of the internet among older adults in China, disparities in eHealth literacy persist, necessitating urgent investigation.

Objective

This study aimed to investigate the status and predictors of DHL among older adults in Sichuan Province, China.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was conducted from October to December 2024 using a multistage stratified sampling method. Data were collected using the Chinese version of the eHEALS questionnaire. Univariate and multivariable binary logistic regression analyses were performed to identify predictors of DHL, adjusting for sociodemogra

SUBMITTER: Zhang X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12500426 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature