Digital Health Literacy and Self-Reported Health in Older Adults: The Role of Social Support in Internet Use.
Background: Digital health literacy (DHL) may be important in promoting health. However, there is little understanding of how social support and utilizing electronic resources are associated with DHL. Objectives: To assess whether perceived social support of internet use, use of digital resources, a...
| Publicado en: | Journal of Primary Care & Community Health Vol. 17; pp. 1 - 10 |
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Sage Publications Inc.
2/18/2026
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