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A Study on the Influence of Health Literacy of Chinese Elderly Populations Under the Background of the Elderly Care Industry

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Author: Xiang, Xiandi

Source: American Journal of Health Behavior, Volume 48, Number 5, October 2024, pp. 1378-1388(11)

Publisher: PNG Publications and Scientific Research Limited

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5993/AJHB.48.5.17

Aim: The present study aimed to evaluate the impact of health literacy, economic status, healthcare access, family support, and digital health information on the health behaviour of elderly individuals in China. Methodology: Data were collected from elderly populations in Beijing and Wuhan, with a sample size of 560 participants analysed using the JASP statistical software. Results: The results indicated that health literacy and economic status did not significantly influence the health behaviour of the elderly in China. In contrast, healthcare access, family support, and digital health information were found to have a substantial effect on health behaviour among this demographic. Conclusion: These findings offer both theoretical and practical contributions, enriching the existing body of knowledge and providing valuable insights for practitioners and policymakers.

Keywords: DIGITAL HEALTH INFORMATION; ELDERLY POPULATION; HEALTH BEHAVIOUR; HEALTH FACILITIES; HEALTHCARE ACCESS

Document Type: Research Article

Affiliations: School of History and Administration, Yunnan Normal University, Kunming, 650500, China

Publication date: October 1, 2024

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