Reliability and Validity of the Korean Version of the Digital Health Literacy Instrument.

ABSTRACT:

Background

As digital transformation accelerates, individuals increasingly engage with digital health services and online medical resources, and digital health literacy (DHL) becomes increasingly important. While the Digital Health Literacy Instrument (DHLI) has been validated internationally, a Korean version applicable across all adult age groups remains limited. This study develops and validates the Korean DHLI, assessing its reliability and validity for broader applicability among Korean adults.

Methods

The DHLI was translated, culturally adapted, and reviewed by expert panels following World Health Organization guidelines. A cross-sectional nationwide web survey was conducted with 524 adults aged 19-69. A follow-up survey was administered to 134 participants after four

SUBMITTER: Lee J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12815901 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature