To identify latent profiles of digital health literacy among community-dwelling older adults in China and examine associated influencing factors.
Key Findings:
Older adults encounter significant barriers to adopting digital health, including challenges with device operation and navigating information.
Low digital health literacy is associated with increased anxiety and distress regarding online health information.
Higher digital health literacy is linked to greater motivation to utilize digital health resources.
Interpretation:
The study highlights the need for targeted interventions to improve digital health literacy among older adults, addressing the identified barriers and promoting health equity.
Limitations:
The study focuses on a specific geographic area, which may limit generalizability.
Potential biases in self-reported data from participants may affect the accuracy of the findings.
Conclusion:
Understanding the heterogeneity of digital health literacy among older adults is crucial for developing effective interventions.
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