ArticleJournal of education and health promotion2025
Bridging the digital divide: A snapshot on e-health literacy among medical students in Tamil Nadu, South India.
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- Assessment of electronic health literacy and its associated factors among internet -using primary health care attendees in Mansoura district, Egypt: a cross-sectional study.BMC public health · 2026Article
- Digital health literacy and its behavioral correlates among medical undergraduates in central China: a cross-sectional study.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundE-health is the integration of information and communication technology into healthcare, and it has become essential in this digital age, particularly for medical professionals. However, its effective use hinges on e-health literacy, that is, the ability to access, understand, and apply digital health information. This study aimed to determine the independent predictors of e-health literacy among medical students of a medical college in Tamil Nadu, South India. MATERIALS AND
methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted from April 2024 to July 2024 among medical students attending a medical college in Tamil Nadu, South India. A pre-tested, structured questionnaire was used to collect the data. E-health literacy scale (e-HEALS) was used to assess e-health literacy among the students. The responses were scored, and the total score ranged from 8 to 40. The data were entered into Microsoft Excel, numerically coded, and analyzed using IBM SPSS v26. Descriptive analysis was conducted to characterize the study participants and was expressed in frequencies, percentages, and mean (±standard deviation). Independent samples
resultsThe study included a total of 481 medical students. The mean (±SD) age of study participants age was 21.15 ± 1.654 years. The mean (±SD) e-HEALS score among the study participants was 29.01 ± 4.81. The independent predictors that had a positive impact on e-HEALS scores were (1) intermediate family income (
conclusionMedical schools must prioritize cultivating e-health literacy to equip future healthcare professionals with evidence-based knowledge. Factors such as family income, internet access, and online health resource use seem to impact e-health literacy. A better understanding of these factors can improve the national medical education system.
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