Mitigating the digital divide: exploring moderation and mediation effects on eHealth performance in a comparative study of Europe and Southeast Asia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The digital divide significantly influences healthcare accessibility and outcomes, particularly regarding eHealth technologies. Disparities in eHealth adoption between Europe and Southeast Asia underscore the impact of E-government development on eHealth performance. This study focuses on digital literacy as a mediating factor and religious beliefs as a moderating variable, recognizing that these elements can shape the effectiveness of eHealth initiatives.

Methods

A quantitative analysis was conducted using secondary data from 31 geographically diverse countries, representing both developed and emerging economies, spanning the years 2019 to 2022. This period was chosen due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, which exacerbated the digital divide in

SUBMITTER: Chen CH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12593973 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature