The Effect of Mobile Health Applications on the Health Literacy of Individuals

Purpose: The study aims to determine the effect of mobile health applications on literacy individuals. Methods: is a prospective, cross-sectional survey using quantitative method. A questionnaire form consisting socio-demographic part 15 questions and "Health Literacy Index" with 25 statements was used in research. population consists total 450,496 people between ages 18-40 living Samsun. number samples for determined as 384, it conducted online 431 convenience sampling method 22.09.2021 20.10.2021. Results: There are significant differences E-Nabız application usage status access information sub-dimension, appraisal general level. difference participants' use HES understanding levels. gender practice Conclusion: Women have higher level than men, individuals aged 26-40 more increased 18-25. In addition, who actively those do not it. Keywords: E-Nabız, literacy, HES, applications.