eHealth literacy of patients attending a primary care clinic in Malaysia and its associated factors: A cross-sectional study.

Swee Shiuan WongHooi Min LimAdrian Jian Zhi ChinFelicia Wen Si ChangKah Chun YipChin Hai TeoAdina AbdullahChirk Jenn Ng

Published in: Digital health (2022)

This study found a low eHealth literacy level among primary care patients in Malaysia. While the patients were confident in searching for OHI, they lacked skills in appraising them. Our findings inform the interventions for improving eHealth literacy in LMICs, especially educating the public about OHI appraisal.

Keyphrases

primary care
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
prognostic factors
healthcare
physical activity
patient reported outcomes
health information
patient reported