Validation of the Arabic eHealth literacy questionnaire: a factor and Rasch analysis study
IntroductionAmidst the rapid digitalization of healthcare, there is a need for tools that accurately assess eHealth literacy across cultural contexts. This study focused on the validation of an Arabic version of the eHealth Literacy Questionnaire (eHLQ), a tool to facilitate patient engagement and h...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2025-02-01
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| Series: | Frontiers in Public Health |
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| Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1542477/full |
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| Summary: | IntroductionAmidst the rapid digitalization of healthcare, there is a need for tools that accurately assess eHealth literacy across cultural contexts. This study focused on the validation of an Arabic version of the eHealth Literacy Questionnaire (eHLQ), a tool to facilitate patient engagement and health outcomes in digital healthcare.MethodUsing a convenience sampling method, the study recruited a diverse sample of 657 participants from Jordan (58.9% females and 41.1% males).ResultsConfirmatory Factor Analysis and Rasch analysis supported a six-factor model and demonstrated satisfactory item performance within established thresholds. The findings revealed good internal consistency with Cronbach’s α ranging between ranging between 0.71 to 0.84. Differential Item Functioning analysis indicated no gender-specific variations.DiscussionThe validated Arabic eHLQ is a reliable tool that can help in supporting the development of tailored interventions to improve healthcare delivery in Arabic-speaking regions. |
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| ISSN: | 2296-2565 |