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On-line version ISSN 1699-5988Print version ISSN 1132-1296

Abstract

ROS-NAVARRET, Rosario. Internet use and digital literacy among Spanish nurses. Index Enferm [online]. 2021, vol.30, n.1-2, pp.147-152.  Epub Apr 25, 2022. ISSN 1699-5988.

Objective:

Evaluate the use of the internet and eHealth literacy among Spanish nurses.

Methods:

A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted, using an online survey. The study period was from April 15 to May 15, 2020. A descriptive analysis and an inferential study of the variables were performed, applying correlation and contrast tests of means.

Results:

697 responses were obtained. 93.4 % of respondents had internet access at their workplace. 50.4% connected to the internet on a daily basis and 70.4 % connected via company computers. Gender was a factor associated with the frequency of internet use. Lack of time and insufficient availability of computers were identified as the main barriers. The average result obtained on the eHeals scale was 32.44 points.

Conclusions:

Although most Spanish nurses use the internet in their workplace and have an adequate degree of eHealth literacy, there remain some barriers to access. Health organizations must include within their organizational strategies, resources that facilitate access and training plans that guarantee digital skills acquisition to promote their use.

Keywords : Nurses; Internet; Information Literacy; eHealth Literacy; Surveys and Questionnaires.

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