biostudies-literatureUnknown12Sun J<h4>Objective</h4>As China faces digitization and aging, despite efforts to improve older adults' digital health literacy across domains, research lacks examination of the impact of intergenerational back-feeding. This study aims to investigate the effects of intergenerational back-feeding, defined as the transfer of digital knowledge from younger to older generations, on digital health literacy among older adults.<h4>Methods</h4>Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 20 adults aged ≥60 years from three provinces in China. Thematic analysis was guided by the three-stage back-feeding model (access, skills, literacy) and key individual factors (e.g. perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use).<h4>Results</h4>The enhancement of digital health literacy among older adults was shapedDigital health20552076251411034https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC12901920biostudies-literatureUnderstanding the factors influencing intergenerational back-feeding on digital health literacy of Chinese older adults: Qualitative interview study.PMC12901920Yang LSun JfalseUnderstanding the factors influencing intergenerational back-feeding on digital health literacy of Chinese older adults: Qualitative interview study.<h4>Objective</h4>As China faces digitization and aging, despite efforts to improve older adults' digital health literacy across domains, research lacks examination of the impact of intergenerational back-feeding. This study aims to investigate the effects of intergenerational back-feeding, defined as the transfer of digital knowledge from younger to older generations, on digital health literacy among older adults.<h4>Methods</h4>Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 20 adults aged ≥60 years from three provinces in China. Thematic analysis was guided by the three-stage back-feeding model (access, skills, literacy) and key individual factors (e.g. perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use).<h4>Results</h4>The enhancement of digital health literacy among older adults was shaped2026-01-01T00:00:00Z2026 Jan-Dec2026-07-15T18:03:29.648Z2026-07-08T03:08:39.628ZS-EPMC129019204169608610.1177/20552076251411034