Overview of the research gaps on eHealth literacy in Zimbabwe as an African country example

Year 2025, Volume: 23 Issue: 2, 219 - 226, 09.08.2025

Kervin Raymond , Dilek Aslan

Abstract

Objective: This study aims to identify research gaps in eHealth literacy in Zimbabwe, using the country as a representative
example within the African context.
Methods: A systematic reading was conducted to the existing literature following the principles outlined in the PRISMA
statement. The search focused on identifying peer-reviewed studies and other scientific sources that address eHealth literacy
in Zimbabwe.
Results: No accessible scientific studies specifically examining eHealth literacy in Zimbabwe were found. Three major
research gaps were identified: (i) the absence of empirical studies measuring eHealth literacy levels in Zimbabwe, (ii) a
lack of research exploring the key determinants and drivers influencing eHealth literacy in the country, and (iii) the need for
the development or contextual adaptation of standardized measuerment tools for assessing eHealth literacy in Zimbabwe .
Conclusion: The findings highlight critical gaps in the understanding of eHealth literacy in Zimbabwe, emphasizing the
urgent need for targeted research in this area to inform evidence-based health policies and interventions.

Keywords

eHealth , Health literacy , Research gaps , Zimbabwe

Ethical Statement

No ethical approval for the study was required since the research did not involve human or animal subjects, but instead, used data available on research databases.

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