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Impact of E-health Literacy on Diabetes Self-Care Activities Among People With Type 2 Diabetes Attending Primary Healthcare Centers in Makkah City, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study, 2025.
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- Associations of eHealth Literacy with Diabetes Self-Efficacy and Glycemic Parameters in Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes and Prediabetes: A Cross-Sectional Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Associations Between Health Literacy and Diabetes Self-Care Management Among Adults with Type 2 Diabetes in Southern Riyadh: A Cross-Sectional Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Association of Functional Health Literacy Among Patients With Type-2 Diabetes in Bangladesh: A Cross-sectional Study.Health literacy research and practice · 2026Article
- Association of Electronic Health Literacy With Self-Care and Health Outcomes Among Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of medical Internet research · 2026Article
- Management of Chronic Health Situations.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe rising prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in Saudi Arabia necessitates effective self-management strategies. E-health literacy, the ability to access and utilize digital health information, may play a critical role in improving diabetes self-care. This study examined the relationship between e-health literacy and self-care activities among patients with T2DM in Makkah City. METHODOLOGY: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 360 patients with T2DM attending primary healthcare centers in Makkah. Participants completed a structured questionnaire assessing sociodemographic characteristics, e-health literacy, and diabetes self-care activities. Hierarchical regression and logistic regression analyses were performed to evaluate associations while controlling for confounders.
resultsThe mean e-health literacy score was moderate (3.13/5), with significant gaps in evaluating online health resources. Higher e-health literacy was strongly associated with improved self-care practices (β = 0.497,
conclusionsE-health literacy significantly influences diabetes self-care and glycemic outcomes among patients with T2DM in Saudi Arabia. However, barriers such as limited digital skills and distrust in online health information hinder optimal utilization. Targeted interventions to enhance e-health literacy, particularly for older, less educated, and female patients, are essential for improving diabetes management. Future research should explore culturally tailored digital health education programs to bridge these gaps.
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