Digital Health Literacy among South Korean Adults and Its Policy Implications

Abstract

Digital health literacy includes competencies such as access to health information, understanding of health information in need, making decision based on the health information, and utilization of health information. This study aimed at investigating digital health literacy among South Korean Adults and related policy measures. The result of an on-line survey revealed that four dimensions of DHL were positively related to health literacy measurement scale. Seeking on-line health information was regarded by respondents to be relatively easy. But respondents in general found it difficult to find relevant information and determine its reliability. DHL had positive association in perceived health, sleeping quality, healthy diet and physical activity. Finally, it is recommended that DHL policy support is needed to improve the health of the public.