METİN YILDIZ, MEHMET SALİH YILDIRIM, GURAY OKYAR
Turkish Journal of Internal Medicine - 2021;3(1):13-20
Background This research investigated the relationship between individuals’ knowledge levels regarding coronavirus disease and e-health literacy levels. Material and Methods This study was designed as a descriptive type, was carried out between June and July 2020 by individuals living in the eastern provinces of Turkey. Results According to the findings obtained from the study, it was found that the total mean score of individuals for Knowledge Test for Coronavirus Disease was 13.59±2.30. E-Health Literacy Level total score mean was found to be 26.12±9.35. It was found that there was a positive statistically significant relationship between the level of knowledge regarding coronavirus disease and the total score means of e-health literacy (p<0.05). Conclusions It was determined that the mean level of the knowledge level of the individuals for coronavirus disease was high, and the e-health literacy level was mean. It is recommended that the study be carried out in larger groups.
