Determining the Relationship Between e-Health Literacy and Health-Improving and Protective Behaviors in Nursing Students

Abstract

Objective: The research was conducted to determine relationship between e-Health literacy level and health promoting and protective behaviors in nursing students. Methods: The sample consists of 279 nursing students studying at a state university and agreeing to participate in the research. Data were collected using personal information form, e-Health Literacy Scale and Health Promotion and Protective Behaviors Scale. Results: Nearly half of students are 22 years old and over (47.7%), 69.2% of them are women. A statistically significant difference was determined between age and place of residence of the students and Health Promotion and Protective Behaviors Scale mean score (p