Improving EHealth Literacy of Older Adults in Hong Kong
- Conditions
- EHealth Literacy
- Interventions
- Behavioral: Lecture on eHealth literacyBehavioral: Lecture on general healthBehavioral: Digital intervention on general healthBehavioral: Digital intervention on eHealth literacy
- Registration Number
- NCT06374576
- Lead Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
- Brief Summary
This study is an randomized controlled trial (RCT) study to examine the feasibility and effectiveness of a community-based health promotion education intervention for improving the eHealth literacy of older adults
- Detailed Description
Background: Potential positive health outcomes were related to improved eHealth literacy. It is crucial to identify the population groups that may have low eHealth literacy. This eHealth literacy trail aims to design health promotion education intervention to improve the eHealth literacy of older adults in Hong Kong.
Study design: This RCT study will be conducted at the local non-governmental organization (NGO) centers in Hong Kong. Participants in the intervention group will receive a health promotion education program for improving eHealth literacy. The education program will be delivered through collaborative learning, including a 1.5-hour lecture and a 1-week digital intervention
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- RECRUITING
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 184
- Aged 65 years old or above
- Smartphone user
- Reported lower eHealth literacy scores (eHEALS < 26) in previous study
- All subjects have the right to withdraw if they wish not to continue
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Lecture on eHealth literacy and digital intervention Lecture on eHealth literacy Participants in the intervention group will receive a health promotion education program for improving eHealth literacy. The education program will include a 1.5-hour lecture and a 1-week digital intervention Lecture on general health and digital intervention Digital intervention on general health Participants in the control group will receive a health promotion education program about general health. The education program will include a lecture and a 1-week digital intervention Lecture on general health and digital intervention Lecture on general health Participants in the control group will receive a health promotion education program about general health. The education program will include a lecture and a 1-week digital intervention Lecture on eHealth literacy and digital intervention Digital intervention on eHealth literacy Participants in the intervention group will receive a health promotion education program for improving eHealth literacy. The education program will include a 1.5-hour lecture and a 1-week digital intervention
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method eHealth literacy Baseline, 2-week, 3- and 6-month after intervention eHealth literacy score will be assessed with the 8-item eHealth literacy Scale (eHEALS) on a five-point Likert scale. The scale range from 8 to 40, higher scores means a better e-health literacy.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Online Health Information Seeking Baseline, 2-week, 3- and 6-month after intervention Modified from the measurement adopted and revised from existing study, three-item questionnaire were used to test online health information-seeking behavior. This is a five-point Likert scale ranging from 3 to 15, with higher scores means better online health information seeking.
Health-promotion behaviors Baseline, 2-week, 3- and 6-month after intervention To measure health-promotion behaviors, 24 questions were developed adopted from existing studies, which contains six dimensions (Exercise, Nutrition, Self-actualization, Interpersonal Support, Health Responsibility, Stress Management), with a 4-item sub-scale allocated to each dimension. For each sub-scale, this is a four-item Likert scale ranging from 4 to 16, with higher scores means better outcome in this dimension.
Health Knowledge Learning Intention Baseline, 2-week, 3- and 6-month after intervention To measure the health knowledge learning intention, the three-item questionnaire were adopted and modified from existing studies. This is a five-point Likert scale ranging from 3 to 15, with higher scores means higher health knowledge learning intention.
Online Health Information Scanning Baseline, 2-week, 3- and 6-month after intervention Three-item questionnaire borrowed from existing studies were developed to measure online health information-scanning behavior. This is a five-point Likert scale ranging from 3 to 15, with higher scores means better online health information scanning.
Health Decision Change Baseline, 2-week, 3- and 6-month after intervention Health Decision Change. Measurements of health decision change were adapted and modified from existing studies. A total of three items are developed to measure older adults' health decision change based on the health information acquired from their smartphones. This is a five-point Likert scale ranging from 3 to 15, with higher scores means greater health decision change .
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
The University of Hong Kong
🇨🇳Hong Kong, China