eHealth literacy of migrant domestic workers in Hong Kong in the COVID-19 pandemic: A mixed methods study.

Ariesta Milanti Dorothy Ngo Sheung ChanKai Chow ChoiWinnie Kwok Wei So

Published in: PloS one (2024)

The eHealth literacy level of MDWs in Hong Kong was shown to be good and it was influenced by the use of popular social media platforms including Instagram, YouTube, and WhatsApp. It is realistic to suggest that such platforms should be harnessed for health communication during the pandemic. Yet, regulations to combat false information on these media are also urgently needed.

Keyphrases

health information
social media
sars cov
coronavirus disease
healthcare
mental health
risk assessment
human health