Research Article

The Relationship Between E-Health Literacy Level and Healthcare Demand Postponement Behavior

Volume: 9 Number: 2 June 16, 2024
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The Relationship Between E-Health Literacy Level and Healthcare Demand Postponement Behavior

An Erratum to this article was published on December 25, 2024. https://dergipark.org.tr/en/pub/otjhs/article/1605069

Abstract

Objective: The study aims to determine the relationship between e-health literacy levels and the behavior of delaying healthcare demand. The association of this impact dimension has also been examined in terms of demographic variables. Materials and Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study used a survey method with 684 participants. Data collection involved a personal information form, e-health literacy, and a health service postponement behavior questionnaire. Results: According to the research findings, no significant difference was found between hospital admission and e-health literacy (p=0.491). However, a significant difference was observed between hospital admission and health service postponement behavior (p<0.000). The importance of the internet in health decisions varied between e-health literacy and postponement behavior (p=0.000; p=0.018). Access to online health resources showed significant differences for both health literacy and postponement behavior (p=0.000; p=0.000). A positive correlation was found between e-health literacy and health service postponement. Additionally, e-health literacy significantly impacted traditional search behavior (R2=0.024; p<0.000). Conclusions: The research findings suggest that higher levels of e-health literacy correlate with a tendency to postpone healthcare services. Given the importance of early diagnosis and treatment, behaviors that delay healthcare should be mitigated.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Public Health (Other), Primary Health Care

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

June 10, 2024

Publication Date

June 16, 2024

Submission Date

January 26, 2024

Acceptance Date

May 25, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 9 Number: 2

APA
Çağatay, A. (2024). The Relationship Between E-Health Literacy Level and Healthcare Demand Postponement Behavior. Online Turkish Journal of Health Sciences, 9(2), 150-156. https://doi.org/10.26453/otjhs.1426351
AMA
1.Çağatay A. The Relationship Between E-Health Literacy Level and Healthcare Demand Postponement Behavior. OTJHS. 2024;9(2):150-156. doi:10.26453/otjhs.1426351
Chicago
Çağatay, Altuğ. 2024. “The Relationship Between E-Health Literacy Level and Healthcare Demand Postponement Behavior”. Online Turkish Journal of Health Sciences 9 (2): 150-56. https://doi.org/10.26453/otjhs.1426351.
EndNote
Çağatay A (June 1, 2024) The Relationship Between E-Health Literacy Level and Healthcare Demand Postponement Behavior. Online Turkish Journal of Health Sciences 9 2 150–156.
IEEE
[1]A. Çağatay, “The Relationship Between E-Health Literacy Level and Healthcare Demand Postponement Behavior”, OTJHS, vol. 9, no. 2, pp. 150–156, June 2024, doi: 10.26453/otjhs.1426351.
ISNAD
Çağatay, Altuğ. “The Relationship Between E-Health Literacy Level and Healthcare Demand Postponement Behavior”. Online Turkish Journal of Health Sciences 9/2 (June 1, 2024): 150-156. https://doi.org/10.26453/otjhs.1426351.
JAMA
1.Çağatay A. The Relationship Between E-Health Literacy Level and Healthcare Demand Postponement Behavior. OTJHS. 2024;9:150–156.
MLA
Çağatay, Altuğ. “The Relationship Between E-Health Literacy Level and Healthcare Demand Postponement Behavior”. Online Turkish Journal of Health Sciences, vol. 9, no. 2, June 2024, pp. 150-6, doi:10.26453/otjhs.1426351.
Vancouver
1.Altuğ Çağatay. The Relationship Between E-Health Literacy Level and Healthcare Demand Postponement Behavior. OTJHS. 2024 Jun. 1;9(2):150-6. doi:10.26453/otjhs.1426351

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