EHealth Literacy and Search Frequency in Relation to Objective Sleep Disorder Knowledge: Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The increasing use of the internet for health information has made eHealth literacy a critical factor in health knowledge acquisition and management. While eHealth literacy has been associated with positive health behaviors and knowledge in various contexts, its impact on disease-specific knowledge, particularly for sleep disorders, remains limited.

Objective

This study aimed to examine the relationship between eHealth literacy and search frequency with objective knowledge about sleep disorders, and test whether the frequency of health information searches moderates the association between eHealth literacy and knowledge.

Methods

An online survey was conducted with 266 adult participants. eHealth literacy was measured using the revised eHealth Literacy Scale

SUBMITTER: Oh J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12670055 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature