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

Authors : Ebru ÖZTÜRK, Seda Sibel IŞIK, Zehra CAN

Pages : 106-116

Doi:10.54061/jphn.1266193

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Publication Date : 2023-08-28

Article Type : Research Paper

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 insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(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 insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p<.05);. The mean score of e-Health Literacy Scale is 28.97±6,324. The mean score of Health Promotion and Protective Behaviors Scale is 76.34±10.02. There was a positive and very weak insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(r=0.196, p=0.001); correlation coefficient between variables and was statistically significant insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p <.05);. Conclusion: The e-health literacy level and health promoting, and protective behaviors of nursing students are moderate. As the level of e-health literacy increases, health promoting, and protective behaviors increase. It is recommended to add a course about e-Health literacy to curriculum of nursing students and to organize training programs on health promoting and protective behaviors.
Keywords : e sağlık okuryazarlığı, Hemşirelik öğrencileri, sağlığı geliştirme