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The Relation Between eHealth Literacy and Online Health Information–Seeking Behavior: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

  • By

  • Xi Wang

  • Tian Shen

  • Xi Chen

  • Kejia He

  • Yuxiang Chris Zhao

  • July 15, 2026

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    Digital media has transformed health information access, with many users seeking health-related information online.

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    Online health information seeking (OHIS) is complex, involving various dimensions like source selection and search strategies.

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    Generational differences exist in digital nativity and health information-seeking behaviors, with younger users often more prevention-oriented.

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    Higher eHealth literacy correlates with better evaluation of health information sources, particularly professional portals.

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    The relationship between eHealth literacy and OHIS frequency, scope, and selectivity remains inadequately explored.

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The Relation Between eHealth Literacy and Online Health Information–Seeking Behavior: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

  • by Xi Wang, Tian Shen, Xi Chen, Kejia He, Yuxiang Chris Zhao

  • July 15, 2026

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