Digital Literacy and Interpersonal Trust as Predictors of Willingness to Share Patient-Generated Health Data Among Korean Internet Users: Cross-Sectional Study Using Privacy Calculus and Communication Privacy Management Theories - Report - MDSpire
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Digital Literacy and Interpersonal Trust as Predictors of Willingness to Share Patient-Generated Health Data Among Korean Internet Users: Cross-Sectional Study Using Privacy Calculus and Communication Privacy Management Theories
Clinical Report: Digital Literacy and Trust in Sharing Patient-Generated Health Data
Overview
This study explores the influence of digital literacy and interpersonal trust on the willingness to share patient-generated health data (PGHD) among Korean internet users, highlighting the need for targeted strategies in this demographic.
Background
The rise of digital health technologies, such as telehealth platforms and wearable devices, has transformed personalized medicine, yet challenges remain in collecting and utilizing patient-generated health data (PGHD). Understanding the factors that influence individuals' willingness to share their health data is crucial for advancing digital health services and ensuring patient engagement. Privacy concerns and perceived risks significantly impact the sharing of PGHD, necessitating further investigation into these dynamics.
Data Highlights
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Key Findings
Digital literacy and interpersonal trust are positively correlated with the willingness to share PGHD, while privacy concerns and perceived risks are major barriers. The concept of PGHD is evolving to include behavioral habits affecting health, beyond traditional medical data. Research indicates a need for comprehensive analysis of PGHD sharing at the general public level, and communication privacy management theory provides a framework for understanding information sharing behaviors.
Clinical Implications
Healthcare providers should focus on enhancing digital literacy among patients through workshops and educational resources to facilitate the sharing of health data. Building interpersonal trust through transparent communication and patient engagement strategies may also encourage patients to share their PGHD, ultimately improving personalized healthcare services.
Conclusion
The findings underscore the importance of addressing privacy concerns and enhancing digital literacy to promote the sharing of patient-generated health data, which is essential for the growth of digital health services and patient engagement.
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