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This is a Cross-Sectional Study study (also classified as: Validation Study).

November 12, 2025Frontiers in Public HealthOpen Access

Bridging the silver–digital divide: how digital literacy shapes diverse healthcare utilisation among China’s older adults—a cross-sectional study in seven Chinese cities

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Cross-sectional study shows digital literacy improves healthcare utilisation in older adults, suggesting enhanced social support is crucial.

Digital literacy positively influences healthcare utilisation among older adults, enhancing access to services.
Findings indicate the importance of social support as a mediator in tech acceptance for health services.
Cross-sectional study analyzed data from over 1,100 respondents aged 60 and above across seven cities in China.
Improving digital literacy may be essential for better healthcare service usage among an aging population.

Zhang et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Cross-sectional study shows digital literacy improves healthcare utilisation in older adults, suggesting enhanced social support is crucial.