eHealth Literacy Comparison in Lampung Province

Objective: We compared the ehealth literacy levels of 15 districts/cities in Lampung Province using the eHealth Literacy Scale (eHEALS). Methods: We used a purposive sampling technique to obtain 513 respondents representing 15 regencies/municipalities in Lampung Province. We collected primary data through a digital questionnaire with a Likert scale using Google Forms. Data analysis was performed using SPSS. Results: The overall mean score for eHealth literacy was 30.4, indicating that respondents in this study had adequate eHealth literacy, except for Lampung Timur Regency, which is categorized as having low eHealth literacy. Conclusion: This eHealth literacy mean score is on the positive end of the continuum, indicating that respondents in this study have a moderate perceived level of eHealth literacy. However, upon closer examination, differences emerge between regencies and municipalities, as well as between rural and urban communities. A government commitment to create a program for equitable Internet access and better Internet literacy skills may make for more equitable eHealth literacy.