UM E-Theses Collection (澳門大學電子學位論文庫)
- Title
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E-health literacy in Mainland China : validation of the E-health Literacy Scale (eHEALS) in simplified Chinese
- English Abstract
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To my best knowledge, there is no validated measure in simplified Chinese to assess E-health literacy in mainland China. The aim of this study is to validate the eHEALS (Norman & Skinner, 2006a) in simplified Chinese in Mainland China. An online questionnaire survey was conducted using the nonprobability sample of 342 medical related persons. The findings suggested that eHEALS is a reliable and valid tool that can be used in Chinese contexts. Some predictive variables proved to be positively related to E-health literacy levels, including education levels, the amount of time spending online, and computer skills. Moreover, participants’ perceived health status was also significantly correlated with their E-health literacy levels. The results showed the original eHEALS constructs were consistent with different age and cultural groups, and could be used in mainland China.
- Issue date
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2016.
- Author
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Ding, Yan Zhe
- Faculty
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Faculty of Social Sciences
- Department
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Department of Communication
- Degree
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M.A.
- Subject
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Internet -- Social aspects -- China
Medical care -- China
- Supervisor
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Chang, Wen Yu
- Files In This Item
- Location
- 1/F Zone C
- Library URL
- 991005772529706306