Adherence
Higher eHealth literacy is significantly associated with better adherence to physical exercise and balanced nutrition behaviors among adult Internet users.
To improve your exercise and diet habits, focus on improving your ability to find and evaluate health information online. Don't just browse; learn to critically appraise sources. This skill (eHealth literacy) is a strong predictor of whether you will actually stick to exercise and balanced nutrition plans.
individuals with high eHealth literacy were significantly more likely to exhibit the good health behaviors of physical exercise (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] 1.377, 95% CI 1.131-1.678) and eating a balanced diet (AOR 1.572, 95% CI 1.274-1.940) than individuals with low eHealth literacy.
Why this rating
The study is a cross-sectional observational study with a moderate response rate (24%), which limits causal inference but provides robust statistical associations.
Source
Associations of eHealth Literacy With Health Behavior Among Adult Internet Users
Seigo Mitsutake et al. · Journal of Medical Internet Research · 2016
DOI 10.2196/jmir.5413
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