Embracing the Digital Route: Empowerment Through Ehealth Literacy Among Older Adults
2024
Empowerment Through E-Health Literacy Among Older Adults
Sample size: 499
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Seckin Gul
Primary Institution: University of North Texas
Hypothesis
How much do older adults trust electronic sources of health information and what are the associations with e-health literacy and empowerment?
Conclusion
Older adults who trust electronic health information and have higher e-health literacy feel more empowered to manage their health.
Supporting Evidence
- Middle-aged respondents reported greater empowerment than older adults.
- Perceived empowerment has positive associations with e-trust and e-health literacy.
- E-trust is positively associated with e-health consumerism.
Takeaway
This study shows that older adults who trust online health information and understand it better feel more in control of their health.
Methodology
The study used surveys and analyzed data with t-tests, multivariate regression, and structural equation modeling.
Participant Demographics
Respondents included middle-aged (45-59 years) and older adults (60 years and above).
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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