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Objectives This study aimed to identify internet health information seeking behavior, health literacy and factors associated with health promotion behaviors in older adults. Methods Participants included 147 elderly people in community. Data were collected from July 20 to August 19, 2023 using self-reported questionnaires. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, Scheffé test, Pearson’s correlation coefficient, multiple regression. Results There are significant relationships between internet health information seeking behavior and health literacy( r=.40, p<.001), health promotion behavior and health literacy(r=.23, p=.005). In regression analysis, female gender(β=.324, p<.001) and health literacy(β=.241, p=.002) were significant factors affecting health promotion behavior. The regression model was significant(F=13.48, p<.001) and the explanatory power of the model was 14.6%. Conclusions Tailored intervention programs which improve health literacy and adapt to information technology need to be developed for the elderly.
Ju Sung Kim (Mon,) studied this question.