Associations Between E-Health Literacy and Perception of Control of Covid-19 Among Adolescents


Daş Geçim G. Y., Altıner Yaş M.

Journal of Samsun Health Sciences, cilt.8, sa.2, ss.413-428, 2023 (Hakemli Dergi)

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 8 Sayı: 2
  • Basım Tarihi: 2023
  • Doi Numarası: 10.47115/jshs.1183520
  • Dergi Adı: Journal of Samsun Health Sciences
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Index Copernicus, Sobiad Atıf Dizini
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.413-428
  • İstanbul Üniversitesi-Cerrahpaşa Adresli: Evet

Özet

Aim: The purpose of this study was to determine the associations between eHealth literacy in adolescents and their levels of perception of control over COVID-19. Method: This descriptive and correlational study was conducted with 303 adolescents who volunteered to participate in the research between April and August 2021. Data were collected online through the Participant Information Form, eHealth Literacy Scale in Adolescents and COVID-19 Control Perception Scale (PCo-COVID-19). Results: The mean age of the participants was 19.36±2.29 years, 76.6% were female, 23.4% were male, and 71.3% were university graduates. The mean score of the eHealth Literacy Scale in Adolescents was 27.49±6.51. The mean total score of the PCo-COVID-19 was 2.85±0.50. There was a positive correlation between adolescents’ eHealth literacy and perception of COVID-19 control (r=0.262, p