Previously submitted to: Journal of Medical Internet Research (no longer under consideration since Jan 19, 2022)
Date Submitted: Jan 13, 2022
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eHealth literacy and technology acceptance among middle-aged and older adults with chronic disease in rural Taiwan: a cross-sectional correlation study
ABSTRACT
Background:
Electronic-health technology is recognized as a valuable tool that facilitates health care delivery. Understanding usage trends of electronic-health systems amongst diverse populations provides insight that can be used to enhance the adoption of these technologies.
Objective:
To investigate the relationship between electronic-health literacy, electronic-health technology acceptance and socio-demographic characteristics and patient portal usage among middle-aged and older adults with chronic diseases.
Methods:
A cross-sectional study was conducted with convenience sampling. Three questionnaires were administered: a patient portal usage survey; the eHealth Literacy Scale; and an eHealth Technology Acceptance questionnaire. Pearson correlations and multiple regressions were used.
Results:
In total, 120 participants were recruited. Patient portal usage was infrequent, 45% of participants had never used the patient portal. The findings showed low eHealth Literacy Scale scores and eHealth Technology Acceptance scores, both with a mean score of 2.59 out of 5. Factors such as age, living arrangement, primary caregiver, educational level, vision, number of smart products owned and internet connection showed an association with eHealth literacy (P<.05). Gender, monthly income, and educational level were shown to affect eHealth technology acceptance (P<.05). Additionally, eHealth literacy had a significant impact on eHealth technology acceptance (P<.001); the explanatory power was 66.7%.
Conclusions:
Incorporating older adults into the design and development of similar electronic-health tools could help address the various user experience issues and barriers to use that middle age and older adult populations face.
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