Urgent call for health education to promote eHealth literacy in aging populations: a brief note

ABSTRACT

Obtaining adequate information using digital technology or online communities has become more prevalent during the COIVD-19 pandemic. Therefore, understanding collected resources and information plays a significant role in the ability of older adults to cope with the adversities during the pandemic. On the one hand, older adults are exposed to massive information through the web and social media platforms. On the other hand, many older adults are less equipped and informed due to limited financial and material resources. This current paper urges the public health authorities and health education professionals to promote eHealth literacy of the older adults in preparation for the post-pandemic period or the onset of another pandemic. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of Educational Gerontology is the property of Routledge and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)