Factors Associated With Digital Health Literacy Among Adults With Chronic Conditions In Primary Care Setting In Singapore: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study

Factors Associated With Digital Health Literacy Among Adults With Chronic Conditions In Primary Care Setting In Singapore: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study

Digital health literacy encompasses health literacy skills such as the ability to obtain and understand health information as well as technological skills. Technology is becoming increasingly common in healthcare and digital health literacy is associated with health outcomes. However, a digital divide still exists, with factors such as age, educational level and familiarity with digital devices impacting digital health literacy.

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Factors such as education level, employment status, and frequency of internet use were associated with higher digital health literacy, suggesting that tailored support and training could help patients better engage with telehealth, apps, and online health resources in the United States. 



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