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Digital Health/e-Health Literacy among University Students in the COVID-19 Era: A Systematic Review.
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- Generative artificial intelligence-assisted medical self-care and associated factors among undergraduate students at Arsi University, South-Eastern Ethiopia.PLOS digital health · 2026Article
- Impact of telehealth modalities on medication adherence in older adults with heart disease: Evidence from NHATS.Internet interventions · 2026Article
- The association between digital health information acquisition and health-seeking behavior among university students.BMC medical education · 2026Article
- Knowledge, Awareness and Practices Related to Indoor Air Quality Among University Students in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates: A Cross-Sectional Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2026Article
- Digital health literacy in Somali higher education: a public health agenda for navigating health misinformation and generative AI.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Heterogeneity in health anxiety among medical students and HPV testing acceptability: the mediating role of eHealth literacy from a person-centered perspective.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Digital health literacy and trust in health information sources: A comparative study of university students in Japan, the United States, and India.SSM - population health · 2025Article
- Understanding the preference of online health information seeking among college students using the best-worst scaling method.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
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Abstract
objectiveDuring the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 pandemic, could be observed an established use of online information in the field of coronavirus disease worldwide. As a systematic review study, the present investigation aimed to evaluate related studies about digital health/e-health literacy among university students in the coronavirus disease 2019 era.
methodsThree electronic bibliographic databases (PubMed/Medline, Scopus, and Google Scholar) were searched from 2020 until June 2022, and articles were screened according to pre-established inclusion criteria.
resultsFifteen studies were included in this systematic review study. All of the studies were cross-sectional in design, and in total, 45,255 students were evaluated. The majority of studies report health literacy scores among university students that are lower compared to reference samples. Students' health literacy is influenced by different variables (age, gender, socioeconomic background, sources of online information, well-being, and satisfaction with data).
conclusionDigital health literacy (DHL) shapes health behaviors and actions. To enhance DHL, multidisciplinary teams from diverse fields can design curricula suitable for students. The internet's role in DHL is crucial, but it can also spread misleading content. Therefore, professionals should provide clear, evidence-based information and encourage critical data evaluation. Future studies should use robust sampling methods, consider students with limited internet access, and address the unique needs of specific populations, such as those with disabilities and low socioeconomic status.
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