COVID-19 crisis: Influence of eHealth literacy on mental health promotion among Saudi nursing students

Balay-odao, Ejercito Mangawa; Alquwez, Nahed; Alsolami, Fatmah; Tork, Hanan Mohamed Mohamed; Otaibi, Khalaf Al; Thobaity, Abdulellah Al

doi:10.1016/j.jtumed.2021.07.008

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“…In the studies conducted with nursing students during the pandemic process, it is stated that the average score obtained from the E-SYO scale is high. [ 21 , 22 ] In our study, it was found that the health literacy levels of the students were close to similar studies.…”

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E-health literacy of nursing students and investigation of factors affecting e-health literacy during COVID-19 pandemic process: A cross-sectional study

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The lack of knowledge on health literacy affects all segments of society, particularly health workers. The objectives were to identify nursing students’ means of accessing information during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, their level of health literacy, and the factors that affect it. This cross-sectional study was conducted in Turkey among 398 nursing students of Çukurova University and Van Yüzüncü Yil University between June 1 and June 30, 2020. As a data collection tool, E-Health Literacy Scale was used, with students’ characteristics and personal information form related to Internet use. These forms were converted to the online format. The survey link was sent to the students’ smartphones and/or e-mails to ask them to participate. Majority of participants were Van Yüzüncü Yil University nursing students (63.8%). E-SYO score average of all students was found to be 29.42 ± 4.39 (min = 14, max = 40); it was is found be at a good level. They used the Internet as the first source of information about coronavirus disease 2019 (65.1%).Among the participants, 65.8% stated that it was important to access the health resource on the Internet and 19.1% of the participants thought that it was very important. It was found that Internet use was being used for >3 times a day (72.9%). The age, class, gender, family type, income level, high school from which they graduated from, and their working status significantly were statistically affecting their health literacy (P < .05). The health literacy scale scores were significant and higher than those who did not know the concept of health literacy, and those who perceived Internet skills well and very well than those who perceived them poorly (P < .05). Nursing students were found to have good average health literacy averages. Improving the health literacy is important for making individuals healthier.

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E-health literacy of nursing students and investigation of factors affecting e-health literacy during COVID-19 pandemic process: A cross-sectional study

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“…The eHealth literacy research in the Middle East and the Arab world is limited to affluent countries of the Gulf-Cooperating Council (GCC), 56 including Kuwait 57 and Saudi Arabia, 58–60 and Jordan. 61 Most of these studies used the eHEALS to assess eHealth literacy among internet users, 57 nursing students, 60,61 and patients living with diabetes 58 and breast cancer, 59 demonstrating the instrument's flexibility and convergent validity. Recently, the eHEALS was validated in Arabic among a sample of native speakers living in Sweden.…”

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Assessing eHealth literacy among internet users in Lebanon: A cross-sectional study

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Objective Assessing the level of eHealth literacy in a population is essential to designing appropriate public health interventions. This study aimed to assess eHealth literacy among adult internet users in Lebanon, recruited through social media and printed materials. The study examined the relationship between internet use, perceived eHealth literacy, and sociodemographic characteristics. Methods A cross-sectional study based on a web-based questionnaire was conducted between January and May 2020. The survey assessed internet use and eHealth literacy using the homonymous scale (eHEALS) in English and Arabic. Cronbach's alpha and factor analyses were used to evaluate eHEALS’ psychometric properties. A generalized linear model was used to identify factors predicting the eHEALS. Results A total of 2715 respondents were recruited mostly through Facebook (78%) and printed materials (17%). Most respondents completed the survey in English (82%), were aged 30 ± 11 years, female (60%), Lebanese (84%), unmarried (62%), employed (54%), and with a graduate-level education (53%). Those who completed the eHEALS questionnaire ( n = 2336) had a moderate eHealth literacy ( M = 28.7, SD = 5.5). eHEALS was significantly higher among older females with a high education level, recruited from Facebook, Instagram, or ResearchGate, and perceived the Internet as a useful and important source of information. Conclusions Future internet-delivered public health campaigns in Lebanon should account for moderate-to-low levels of eHealth literacy and find ways to engage older males with low education levels representing neglected segments (e.g. Syrians). To be more inclusive, campaigns should reach neglected population segments through non-digital, community-based outreach activities.

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“…Furthermore, according to Murphy et al, the misinformation on social media may frame a person’s knowledge of the efficacy of an intervention [ 31 ]. Thus, students should be taught how to appraise information on social media to prevent misleading concepts [ 32 ], which will affect knowledge and behavior on FM use.…”

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Face Mask Use and Social Distancing Attitude of Healthcare Students: A Multi-Disciplinary Study

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This multi-disciplinary, cross-sectional, and descriptive study investigated health care students’ face mask use knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) and social distancing attitudes. The study was carried out from October to December 2021 and surveyed 543 health care students selected via convenience sampling from the three Shaqra University campuses in Saudi Arabia. Standard multiple linear regressions were conducted on face mask use KAP and social distancing attitude to identify their significant associated factors. The students in this study had poor knowledge and a neutral attitude towards and modest use practices of face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic. Being female, being a nursing student, and having greater self-reported COVID-19-prevention knowledge were related to higher levels of face mask use knowledge. Having higher face mask use knowledge was linked to better attitude and practice. Knowledge of COVID-19 and its prevention and decreased COVID-19 risk perception were associated with better face mask use practices. The students had more positive than negative attitudes toward social distancing. Having known someone who was infected by the virus, lower risk perception, and better face mask use practices were associated with more positive social distancing attitudes. The findings imply the need to ensure that future health care practitioners are knowledgeable, have a positive attitude and good practices concerning face mask use, and have positive attitudes toward social distancing. The study implications are relevant for health care education in Saudi Arabia and elsewhere.

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COVID-19 crisis: Influence of eHealth literacy on mental health promotion among Saudi nursing students

Cited by 14 publications

References 40 publications

E-health literacy of nursing students and investigation of factors affecting e-health literacy during COVID-19 pandemic process: A cross-sectional study

E-health literacy of nursing students and investigation of factors affecting e-health literacy during COVID-19 pandemic process: A cross-sectional study

Assessing eHealth literacy among internet users in Lebanon: A cross-sectional study

Face Mask Use and Social Distancing Attitude of Healthcare Students: A Multi-Disciplinary Study

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