Articles Vol. 64 No. 3 24/04/2023

27. ELECTRONIC HEALTH LITERACY AMONG MEDICAL STUDENTS AT DAI NAM UNIVERSITY

Ngo Thi Tam1,2
1 Dai Nam University
2 Trường Đại học Đại Nam
Corresponding author: ngothitam.hmu@gmail.com
DOI: 10.52163/yhc.v64i3.663
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Keywords
Electronic health literacy, medical students, students, Dai Nam University, DNU.
Abstract

Objective: To describe the level of electronic health competence among medical students at Dai
Nam University and related factors.
Research Object and Method: The study utilized a descriptive research design. The researchers
assessed the electronic health competence of medical students using an eHealth score ranging from
8 to 40. We collected data on students’ knowledge of medical resources available on the Internet,
ability to find helpful information, familiarity with reliable sources, utilization of the Internet for
health information, skills to evaluate online medical information, ability to distinguish the quality of
medical information, confidence in using the Internet for health decision-making, and search habits.
Statistical analysis was conducted to determine any significant differences among different groups.
Results: The average eHealth score of the study subjects was 28.9 ± 4.8. The majority of the students
agreed or strongly agreed that they knew medical resources available on the Internet (65.5%), knew
where to find helpful information (68%), were familiar with useful sources (68.5%), knew how to use
the information on the Internet to answer health-related questions (70.9%) and use this information
to help themselves (70.9%). However, only 63.5% of students felt they had the necessary skills to
evaluate medical information online, and only 8.6% were confident in their ability to distinguish the
quality of medical information online. Additionally, 50.8% of students felt satisfied using data from
the Internet to make health decisions. Students who frequently searched for medical information
for study and research purposes, found leads in scientific journals, through Medline, Pubmed, and
reputable medical organizations’ websites, and had the habit of reading the information in scientific
journals or social networks had significantly higher average electronic health competence scores
compared to other groups (p<0.05).
Conclusion: Overall, the electronic health competence of medical students at Dai Nam University
is relatively good, with an average eHealth score of 28.9 ± 4.8. The study identified several factors,
including the purpose of internet use, online medical literature search habits, and commonly used
health information sources, associated with electronic health competence among medical students.

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