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January 1, 2024Digital HealthOpen Access

Digitisation and health: Second nationwide survey of internet users in Germany

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KSKarina Karolina De SantisLeibniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology - BIPSSMSaskia MuellmannUniversity of BremenCPChen-Chia PanUniversity of Bremen

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Implication

Randomized trial investigates internet use for health promotion in Germany, suggesting a need for more effective digital engagement.

Key Points

  • This study aimed to examine internet usage and digital health technology adoption for health promotion and disease prevention in Germany.
  • Cross-sectional, nationwide telephone survey conducted in November 2022
  • Analyzed anonymous data on digital health technology use and digital health literacy
  • Employed descriptive statistics and binary logistic regressions for data analysis
  • 61% of participants used the internet for health-related information via 1-4 devices
  • Over 50% sought general health information online, while less than 50% used digital tools for physical activity or cancer prevention
  • 34% expressed confidence in using the internet for health decisions; 71% preferred non-digital information formats

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Santis et al. (2024) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a6302539a2e487662c1c022https://doi.org/10.1177/20552076241301457
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  1. 1Digitization and Health in Germany: Cross-sectional Nationwide Survey2021 · 101 citations
  2. 2Digital Health Literacy of the Population in Germany and Its Association With Physical Health, Mental Health, Life Satisfaction, and Health Behaviors: Nationally Representative Survey Study2024 · 56 citations