Türkiye’deki Diyabet Hastalarının Online Sağlık Eğitim Materyallerine Erişimi ve Bu Materyallerin E-Sağlık Okuryazarlığına Etkisi
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The health literacy level of diabetic patients plays a significant role in the onset of disease and their treatment. This study examines the access to online health education of diabetic patients living in Türkiye and their ability to achieve this through e-health literacy. The study utilized an 8-item e-Health Literacy Scale and a 14-item Brochure Evaluation Form. The sample consisted of 137 diabetic patients aged 18-65. Data were collected via face-to-face surveys and Google Forms between June and August 2024. Data were analyzed using SPSS. Significant differences were observed in both access to online health information and e-health literacy levels based on participants' age and education level. Access to online health information increases with age, but e-health literacy decreases. While e-health literacy increases with education level, access decreases slightly. According to the multiple regression analysis, the variables of age, education level, and access to online health status significantly predict e-health literacy. These findings suggest that interventions aimed at improving e-health literacy can consider the evaluation of online information as well as the opportunities for accessing it.
