The influence of Digital Informatization Level, Self-efficacy, and Social Support on Digital Health Literacy in the Elderly with Cancer

Abstract

Purpose: This study aims to identify the level of digital informatization, self-efficacy, social support, and digital health literacy and the factors influencing digital health literacy in the elderly with cancer. Methods: A cross-sectional and descriptive study was conducted on 140 cancer patients aged 65 years and over who are undergoing treatment or follow-up observation in university hospital. The data were analyzed using t-test, ANOVA, Pearson's correlation, and stepwise multiple regression. Results: The mean score of digital health literacy was 2.78 +/- 0.79, and it showed a significant differences according to age, education level, and religion. Digital informatization and self-efficacy had a significant association with digital health literacy. With regard to social support, a significant correlation was found with friend support in relation to digital health literacy. The regression analyses showed that significant predictors on digital health literacy were digital informatization (ss=.59, p