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DOI Number:10.3389/fpubh.2025.1577231

Affiliation of Author(s):西安交通大学

Journal:Frontiers in Public Health

Place of Publication:瑞士洛桑

Key Words:digital literacy; healthcare utilisation; older adults; digital divide; social support; technology acceptance

Abstract:This study investigates the impact of digital literacy on the consumption of healthcare services among older adults in China and explores the underlying mechanisms involving social support and technology acceptance. Data from 1,107 valid questionnaires from adults aged 60 and above were analyzed. Digital literacy demonstrated a significant positive effect on the consumption of healthcare services among older adults (p < 0.01), encompassing both therapeutic and preventive services. Both formal and informal social support were identified as significant mediators in this relationship, with informal support exhibiting a stronger mediating effect. Enhancing digital literacy is a crucial strategy for promoting healthcare service utilisation among older adults in an increasingly digitalized society.

All the Authors:Jiayu Hou, Hengyuan Zhang

First Author:Chi Zhang

Indexed by:Journal paper

Correspondence Author:Chi Zhang

Discipline:Management Science

First-Level Discipline:Public Administration

Volume:13

Page Number:1577231

ISSN No.:2296-2565

Translation or Not:no

Date of Publication:2025-11-12