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Association of Electronic Health Literacy With Self-Care and Health Outcomes Among Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Cross-Sectional Study

Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) continues to be a critical public health issue in Hong Kong. Although self-care behaviors help promote health among patients with DM, adherence remains suboptimal. More attention should be paid to eHealth literacy with the development of modern technologies. Objective: This study aims to assess the level of eHealth literacy among patients with DM and examine its association with self-care and health outcomes. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among patients with type 2 DM from the DM clinic of a public hospital in Hong Kong. Data on eHealth literacy, self-care, self-care self-efficacy, diabetes distress, glycated hemoglobin (HbA) control, and sociodemographic information were collected. Multivariable regression analyses were performed, adjusting for relevant sociodemographic and medical variables. Results: Among the 427 patients with DM recruited, around two-thirds (65.1%) were classified as having a high level of eHealth literacy. Compared to those with lower eHealth literacy, participants with higher eHealth literacy demonstrated significantly higher levels of self-care (
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