eLiteracy on covid among portuguese women: web-based survey study

Abstract Background Digital tools are recognized public health for literacy. Their effectiveness is relatively unknown - some studies describe 40% of adults with literacy levels below the necessary optimal use. eLiteracy has been a buzzword during pandemic, but we still don't understand who benefits from it. This study aims to ability women identify and use COVID-19 online information its link knowledge behavior Methods Web-based survey conducted on female adults. Coronavirus eHealth scales measured skills apply (CoV-eHEALHS) COVID-19−related knowledge, conspiracy beliefs, adherence protective behaviors (COVID-19 KAPs). Spearman correlation Kruskal-Wallis tests were used association between CoV-eHEALHS KAP, these age, income, level education Results Higher CoV-eHEALS seen in higher (χ2=17,03; p = 0,002), (β 0,19; 0,000), lower (β=-0,27; 0,000) measures 0,24; 0,000). was greater ages 0,11; (χ2=36,40; income (χ2=19,96; 0,001). Lower (χ2=31,50; (χ2=9,71; 0,046). had no socioeconomical factors. Conclusions There reinforcing stakeholders invest disseminating digital information. worse results younger suggesting should be adapted this population Key messages Digitally disseminated important because behavior. It maximize results.