scholarly journals Veterinarians' information Prescription and Clients' eHealth Literacy

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 32-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Niloofar Solhjoo ◽  
Nader Naghshineh ◽  
Fatima Fahimnia
Keyword(s):  
Health Information ◽  
Information Quality ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Veterinary Services ◽  
Ehealth Literacy ◽  
Telephone Interviews ◽  
Pet Owners ◽  
Directed Information ◽  
Positive Feelings ◽  
Client Communication

Introduction: The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between pet owner’s combined knowledge, comfort, and perceived skills at finding, evaluating, applying online pet health information, and the application of the information prescription (IP) provided for pet owners education on the internet. Methods: Thirty telephone interviews were conducted followed by a questionnaire of eHealth Literacy Scale (eHEALS) with pet owners after receiving an IP with a suggested websites in addition to their customary veterinary services in a vet clinic at the center of Tehran, Iran. Qualitative and quantitative data were merged to explore differences and similarities among respondents with different eHealth literacy levels. Results: Results indicate that pet owners with higher score of eHealth literacy more accessed the suggested websites and reported positive feelings about this addition to their veterinary services. Similarly, among the eight-item self-reported eHealth Literacy skills, perceived skills at evaluating and applying, were significantly associated with the use of IPs. Lastly eHealth literacy level was significantly associated with the outcomes of prescribed information, such as veterinarians-client communication outcome and learning outcomes.  Conclusion: Disparities in application of the veterinarian’s IPs for online pet healthcare information, and its outcomes are associated with different eHealth literacy skills. Veterinarians should collaborate with information specialists and librarians to perform education efforts to raise awareness on online pet health information quality and impact of veterinarian directed information prescription especially among low health literate owners.

Indonesian Student Nurses’ E-Health Literacy Skills

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dame Elysabeth Tarihoran ◽  
Dian Anggraini ◽  
Enni Juliani ◽  
Ressa Ressa ◽  
Ihlus Fardan
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Nursing Student ◽  
Student Nurses ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Ehealth Literacy

Background: Nurses should have a good level of e-health literacy to help patients utilize e-health information. Objective: To measure e-health literacy skills and contribute factors. Methods: A cross-sectional study of 2209 nursing student in Indonesia (October–November 2019) using eHeals. Result: The overall eHealth literacy was 4 (Scale 1–5). There were statistically significant differences between e-Heals score with contribute factors (<0.001). Conclusion: Indonesian nursing students already have basic necessary skills of e-health.

Chronic Patients’ eHealth Literacy Skills and Related Factors: The Example of Turkey (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alp Eren Yuce ◽  
Ahmet Albayrak
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Information Sources ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Chronic Patients ◽  
Ehealth Literacy ◽  
Social Media Platforms ◽  
Literacy Scores ◽  
Health Information Sources

BACKGROUND Previous studies on the eHealth suggested that chronic patients use the internet to obtain health information and to manage their health conditions. It has been revealed, particularly during the pandemic, that the internet has a significant potential to become a crucial health information source for chronic patients. However, there are both fluctuant and constant factors that influence the various eHealth literacy skills of chronic patients. It is critical to discover the current parameters influencing eHealth literacy skills in countries such as Turkey, which is in the process of adapting technology use, while eHealth literacy is gaining attention globally. OBJECTIVE This study aims to reveal the eHealth literacy skills of chronic patients and to investigate the relations and patterns between eHealth literacy skills and various factors such as demographics, search strategies and health information sources, and to explain their effects on eHealth literacy in Turkey in Izmir. METHODS The study, based on a quantitative research, including the administration of a questionnaire. A total of 604 chronic patients who applied to the five popular identified hospitals in Izmir, Turkey, responded to the questionnaire. The questionnaire, which includes information on demographics, social media platforms, internet usage frequency, eHealth literacy scale, search strategies scale, and health information sources scale, was conducted with the participants. CHAID analysis method was implemented to analyze the results and determine the relations between dependent and independent variables. RESULTS The type of the social media platform used by participants was an influencing factor on eHealth literacy scores. Finding health information across multiple platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest, was found to be a positive predictor of eHealth literacy. (25.3%, 153 patients). Additionally, a positive correlation has been found between the use of the internet as a source of health information and eHealth literacy scores while using the strategy of “following the links that appear on websites” is positively correlated with eHealth literacy scores. CONCLUSIONS The study's findings indicate that using the internet and various social media platforms to obtain health information has a positive effect on eHealth literacy skills. Patients with greater interaction with the internet and its substructures, as well as a greater interest in utilizing the technological features of digital environments, were found to be more qualified eHealth literates. However, given the pollution of health information on the Internet, the information channel through which health information is obtained is also a critical issue in terms of health literacy. Online health knowledge should be scientifically promoted by medical institutions or governmental organizations in order to be widely and effectively disseminated, particularly in countries such as Turkey.

scholarly journals Community Veterinary Medicine Programs: Pet Owners' Perceptions and Experiences

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lori R. Kogan ◽  
Veronica H. Accornero ◽  
Emily Gelb ◽  
Margaret R. Slater
Keyword(s):  
Veterinary Medicine ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Companion Animals ◽  
Pet Ownership ◽  
Veterinary Services ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Care Clinic ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Pet Owners ◽  
Client Communication

Many American pet owners struggle financially, and the COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated this problem. Yet, the positive effects that companion animals have in people's lives create the need for supportive systems to ensure that financial limitations, and other barriers, do not preclude pet ownership. To help address these barriers, and reach underserved communities, various forms of community-based veterinary medicine programs have been developed across the country. This study assesses two community-based veterinary programs in North Carolina, USA. In addition to perceptions surrounding veterinary services, this study paid specific attention to communication and respect; two additional elements needed for successful community-based veterinary programs. Surveys were given to clients accessing Asheville Humane Society (AHS) mobile veterinary care clinic and Asheville Humane Society (AHS) Affordable Pet Care Clinic. Results of the anonymous survey indicate that the majority of clients had positive veterinary care experiences in terms of both veterinary services and client communication. In conclusion, low-cost or free community veterinary programs—with effective communication, empathy, and cultural competence—can help open the door to future positive veterinary experiences for disadvantaged pet owners.

scholarly journals Filipino Nursing Students' eHealth Literacy and Criteria Used for Selection of Health Websites

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryan Michael Flores Oducado ◽  
Rome B. Moralista
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Education ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Health Resources ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Ehealth Literacy ◽  
Reported Data

Possessing eHealth literacy skills among students has been increasingly appreciated in nursing education. Despite eHealth literacy has been widely studied, little published research is available regarding Filipino nursing students’ eHealth literacy. This study aimed to determine the self-reported eHealth literacy of Filipino nursing students and the relative importance of the criteria they use when selecting health websites. A cross-sectional research design was used involving 66 conveniently chosen nursing students. Self-reported data were collected using adopted questionnaires. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, the Mann-Whitney U test, and Spearman’s rho. Findings revealed that nursing students had high eHealth literacy. The utility of information and accuracy of information were the top criteria students consider important when selecting health websites. There were no significant differences in the eHealth literacy of male and female and first-year and second-year nursing students. The extent of Internet use for health information, perceived usefulness of the Internet when making health decisions, and perceived importance to access health resources on the Internet were significantly correlated with eHealth literacy. To derive full benefit from online health information, nursing students’ literacy needs in the Web context and digital environment must be given attention.

Role of factors in eHealth literacy in period of COVID-19: a study of Turkey

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alp Eren Yuce ◽  
Ahmet Albayrak ◽  
Bahar Baran ◽  
Özgür Kalafat
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Digital Literacy ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Chronic Patients ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Ehealth Literacy ◽  
Literacy Scores ◽  
Media Channels ◽  
Health Information Sources

PurposeThis study aims to understand the eHealth literacy skills of chronic patients and to explore the relations, patterns between eHealth literacy skills and different factors such as demographics, search strategies and health information sources and to explain their effects on eHealth literacy in Turkey in Izmir in COVID-19 outbreak.Design/methodology/approachA quantitative method was used in the study including a questionnaire. A total of 604 chronic patients responded to the questionnaire who applied the five popularly identified hospitals in Izmir in Turkey. CHAID analysis method was implemented to explore the strongest correlation between eHealth literacy and independent variables.FindingsUsing different social media types were correlated with patients’ eHealth literacy scores. Using Facebook, Twitter were the supportive predictors for the eHealth literacy scores. However, digital literacy was highly important for eHealth literacy.Originality/valueThis study shows that the social media channels which provides much more information such as Facebook and Twitter for the chronic patient. This could be beneficial for the eHealth tools and social media content developers in terms of the supply of health information. Moreover, the study gives ideas about the effect of digital literacy and the importance of health information provided.

Electronic Health Literacy among Patients with Dental Diseases

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saeideh Valizadeh-Haghi ◽  
Shahabedin Rahmatizadeh
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Information Quality ◽  
Educational Background ◽  
General Interest ◽  
P Value ◽  
Ehealth Literacy ◽  
Dental Patients ◽  
Dental Diseases ◽  
Electronic Health

To explore eHealth literacy and general interest in using eHealth information among patients with dental diseases. A total of 171 patients with dental diseases completed the survey including the eHEALS. The effect of participants' age, gender and education on eHealth literacy was assessed. Spearman&rsquo;s correlation coefficient was also used to assess the correlation between the importance of access to health information and the usefulness of the internet for decision-making. The mean score of eHealth literacy in the participants was 30.55 (SD = 4.069) which shows that the participants had a high level of eHealth literacy. The participants' age has significant effect on eHealth literacy level (t = 3.573, P-value = 0.002). Moreover, there was a significant correlation between the total score of eHealth literacy and the importance of access to eHealth information (r = 0.33, n = 171, P &lt; 0.001). The difference in eHealth literacy in terms of educational background showed no statistically significant differences (F = 1.179, P-value = 0.322). Determining eHealth literacy among dental patients leads to a better understanding of their problems in health decision-making. Furthermore, Dental institutions efforts should aim to raise awareness on online health information quality and to encourage patients to use evaluation tools, especially among low electronic health literate patients.

scholarly journals Generation Gaps in Digital Health Literacy and Their Impact on Health Information Seeking Behavior and Health Empowerment in Hungary

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Orsolya Papp-Zipernovszky ◽  
Mária Dóra Horváth ◽  
Peter J. Schulz ◽  
Márta Csabai
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Subjective Health ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Health Information Seeking ◽  
Subjective Health Status ◽  
Ehealth Literacy ◽  
Internet Health Information

Background: Today the internet is a major source of health information, and younger generations have more confidence in their digital information seeking skills and awareness of online resources than older generations. Older generations, however, are more in demand of health services. The aim of our study was to explore these generational differences as related to self-perceived eHealth literacy and health care system utilization.Methods: A cross-sectional survey study with 522 subjects was done in Hungary. Every subject belonged to one of four generations (Baby boomers, X, Y, and Z). The Web-based survey was designed and tested in English-speaking countries and translated into Hungarian for the present study. Variables include Internet health information seeking, eHealth literacy (measured by eHeals score), the self-perceived gain in empowerment by that information, and the number of health care appointments. One-way ANOVA was used for comparing the scores of the generations, and correlational and linear regression analysis was employed within the generations for further data analysis.Results: We found significant differences among the generations in eHealth literacy as well as in the self-perceived gain in empowerment: while Boomers were the generation with the lowest eHeals scores, they showed the highest empowerment. Internet health information seeking behavior showed no differences. While subjects who use the Internet more frequently to search for health information have worse self-rated health status, the ones with higher eHeals scores report better subjective health status. We also identified the associations of the above variables within the older generations (Boomers and X) with the frequency of using health-care services: within the generation of Boomers the number of health care appointments was only associated with Internet health information seeking, while in Generation X with eHeals.Conclusions: Baby boomers seek Internet health information as often as the younger generations, which provides a solid motivation for developing their eHealth literacy skills. We find it crucial to plan the Hungarian health promotion programmes utilizing this high frequency of Internet health information seeking, since the eHealth literacy skills of older generations have an effect on their subjective health status, and they are the most capable of applying information in making decisions.

scholarly journals eHealth literacy and general interest in using online Health information: a survey among patients with dental diseases

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Saeideh Valizadeh-Haghi ◽  
Shahabedin Rahmatizadeh
Keyword(s):  
Health Information ◽  
Information Quality ◽  
Educational Background ◽  
Online Health Information ◽  
General Interest ◽  
P Value ◽  
Ehealth Literacy ◽  
Dental Patients ◽  
Dental Diseases ◽  
High Level

Objectives: The aim of the study is to explore the eHealth literacy and general interest in using eHealth information among patients with dental diseases.Methods: A total of 171 patients with dental diseases completed the survey including the eHEALS. The effect of participants' age, gender and education on eHealth literacy was assessed. Spearman’s correlation coefficient was also used to assess the correlation between the importance of access to health information and the usefulness of the internet for decision-making.Results: The mean score of eHealth literacy in the participants was 30.55 (SD=4.069). The participants' age has significant effect on eHealth literacy level (t=3.573, P-value=0.002). Moreover, there was a significant correlation between the total score of eHealth literacy and the importance of access to eHealth information (r=0.33, n=171, P<0.s001). The difference in eHealth literacy in terms of educational background showed no statistically significant differences (F=1.179, P-value=0.322).Discussion: the participants had a high level of eHealth literacy. Determining eHealth literacy among dental patients leads to a better understanding of their problems in health decision-making.Conclusion: Dental institutions efforts should aim to raise awareness on online health information quality and to encourage patients to use evaluation tools, especially among low electronic health literate patients.

scholarly journals eHealth literacy issues, constructs, models, and methods for health information technology design and evaluation

2015 ◽  
pp. 541-549 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Health Information Systems ◽  
Consumer Health Information ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Consumer Health ◽  
Patient Portals ◽  
Ehealth Literacy ◽  
Concept Of Health ◽  
Health Applications

The concept of eHealth literacy is beginning to be recognized as a being of key importance in the design and adoption of effective and efficient health information systems and applications targeted to lay people and patients. Indeed, many systems such as patient portals and personal health records have not been adopted due to a mismatch between the level of eHealth literacy demanded by a system and the level of eHealth literacy possessed by end users. The purpose of this paper is to present an overview of important concepts related to eHealth literacy, as well as how the notion of eHealth literacy can be applied to improve the design and adoption of consumer health information systems. This paper begins with describing the importance of eHealth literacy with respect to design of health applications for the general public paired with examples of consumer health information systems whose limited success and adoption has been attributed to the lack of consideration for eHealth literacy. This is followed by definitions of what eHealth literacy is and how it emerged from the related concept of health literacy. A model for conceptualizing the importance of aligning consumers’ eHealth literacy skills and the demands systems place on their skills is then described. Next, current tools for assessing consumers’ eHealth literacy levels are outlined, followed by an approach to systematically incorporating eHealth literacy in the deriving requirements for new systems is presented. Finally, a discussion of evolving approaches for incorporating eHealth literacy into usability engineering methods is presented.

scholarly journals Assessing the eHealth literacy skills of family caregivers of medically ill elderly

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Soleimaninejad ◽  
Saeideh Valizadeh-Haghi ◽  
Shahabedin Rahmatizadeh
Keyword(s):  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Medical Information ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Ehealth Literacy ◽  
Medically Ill ◽  
Education Levels ◽  
Elderly Health

Objectives: The purpose of current research is to assess the eHealth literacy level in the family caregivers of the elderly with hypertension and type-II diabetes. Methods: A total of 160 caregivers completed the eHEALS questionnaire. The effect of participants' gender, education, and age on eHealth literacy was evaluated. For evaluation of the correlation between the accession of health information importance and the internet usefulness for decision-making, Spearman’s correlation coefficient was applied.Results: The participants eHealth literacy mean score was 26.163(SD=8.83). The age of participants had a meaningful impact on the level of eHealth literacy (t=6.074; P<0.001). Furthermore, among variant education levels in terms of eHealth literacy score significant differences existed (F=5.222; P=0.001).Discussion: Family caregivers have a poor level of eHealth literacy. eHealth information is more important for family caregivers with a higher eHealth literacy, which may be due to their higher skills in obtaining health and medical information from the internet. Caregivers' age should be considered once recommending them for the internet using to obtain health information, as the age was an affecting factor. Conclusion: Health centers and authorities in charge of the elderly health are recommended to train caregivers with proper skills to use online health information, such that the elderly enjoy the benefits, including improved care conditions and savings in terms of treatment costs and time.

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