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[Digital Health Literacy of the Population in Germany: Results of the HLS-GER 2].
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aimWhile the availability and variety of digital information on health offers a range of opportunities, they also pose a number of challenges, because the need for digital health literacy (DHL) is increasing along with the growing range of information possibilities. The aim of this study was to analyze the extent of DHL in the German population, key determinants, and consequences for the use of digital health information resources. METHODOLOGY: The analysis was based on data from the Second Health Literacy Survey Germany (HLS-GER 2), consisting of a representative sample of n=2,151. A questionnaire developed as part of the international comparative study HLS
resultsOverall, 75.8% of the population had low DHL. In particular, low literacy skills, older age, a lower level of education and social status were associated with low DHL. Multivariate analysis also indicated a strong association between DHL and general health literacy (HL). Low DHL led to lower use of digital health information resources.
conclusionThe results underscore the importance of promoting DHL in the general population and especially among groups with low DHL. Efforts in this area should include general HL, as it is closely related to DHL. Strengthening DHL is also a socially important task in order to increase the still low use of digital health information resources in Germany and, in general, to meet the increasing digitalization of the health care system.
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