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This study aimed to measure digital health literacy and identify the sociodemographic, economic, and social factors associated with it among adults in the UK.

July 10, 2026Journal of Medical Internet ResearchOpen Access

Factors Associated With Digital Health Literacy in the United Kingdom: Cross-Sectional Online Survey

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HEHolly Exton-Smith SSSara Sousi AAAlbandari Alharbi

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Cross-sectional survey identifies sociodemographic and economic factors associated with low DHL in UK adults, highlighting the need for inclusive health interventions.

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This study aimed to measure digital health literacy and identify the sociodemographic, economic, and social factors associated with it among adults in the UK.
Cross-sectional online survey conducted among a nationally representative sample of UK internet users.
Digital health literacy was measured using the eHealth Literacy Scale (eHEALS) with scores dichotomized into high and low DHL.
Multivariable logistic regression was used to identify the associates of DHL.
21% of participants had low digital health literacy, while 79% had high DHL.
Older age (≥65 years) was associated with higher odds of low DHL (OR 1.43, 95% CI 1.02-2.01; P=0.04).
Lower educational attainment and social grade increased the odds of low DHL, while females had lower odds (OR 0.60, P<0.001).

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Exton-Smith et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a508ea56eeac72a437a1717 https://doi.org/10.2196/89136

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July 10, 2026Journal of Medical Internet ResearchOpen Access

Factors Associated With Digital Health Literacy in the United Kingdom: Cross-Sectional Online Survey

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Authors

HEHolly Exton-Smith SSSara Sousi AAAlbandari Alharbi

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Cross-sectional survey identifies sociodemographic and economic factors associated with low DHL in UK adults, highlighting the need for inclusive health interventions.

Key Points

This study aimed to measure digital health literacy and identify the sociodemographic, economic, and social factors associated with it among adults in the UK.
Cross-sectional online survey conducted among a nationally representative sample of UK internet users.
Digital health literacy was measured using the eHealth Literacy Scale (eHEALS) with scores dichotomized into high and low DHL.
Multivariable logistic regression was used to identify the associates of DHL.
21% of participants had low digital health literacy, while 79% had high DHL.
Older age (≥65 years) was associated with higher odds of low DHL (OR 1.43, 95% CI 1.02-2.01; P=0.04).
Lower educational attainment and social grade increased the odds of low DHL, while females had lower odds (OR 0.60, P<0.001).

Cite This Study

Exton-Smith et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a508ea56eeac72a437a1717 https://doi.org/10.2196/89136

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