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User-Guided Design of a Digital Tool for Health Promotion and Radiation Protection: Results from an Internet Needs Survey

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  • Yui Yumiya

    (Center for Integrated Science and Humanities, Fukushima Medical University, Fukushima 960-1295, Japan
    Department of Public Health and Health Policy, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima 734-0037, Japan)

  • Takashi Ohba

    (Department of Radiation Health Management, Fukushima Medical University, Fukushima 960-1295, Japan)

  • Michio Murakami

    (Department of Health Risk Communication, Fukushima Medical University, Fukushima 960-1295, Japan)

  • Hironori Nakano

    (Department of Epidemiology, Fukushima Medical University, Fukushima 960-1295, Japan)

  • Kenneth E. Nollet

    (Department of Blood Transfusion and Transplantation Immunology, Fukushima Medical University, Fukushima 960-1295, Japan)

  • Aya Goto

    (Center for Integrated Science and Humanities, Fukushima Medical University, Fukushima 960-1295, Japan)

Abstract

Background: Digital tools can be powerful and effective in connecting people with life-saving and health-promoting support when facing a health crisis. To develop a digital application for radiation protection and health promotion for evacuees returning home after the Fukushima nuclear accident, we conducted a needs assessment survey and explored the association of people’s eHealth literacy (eHL) level with their digital tool knowledge, attitudes, and practice (KAP). Methods: From 339 responses to an online survey, data from 264 lay persons were analyzed. The KAP items were those used in a prior EU project, and eHL levels were assessed with a Japanese version of the eHealth Literacy Scale. Results: Multivariable analyses showed significant associations between eHL and the digital tool KAP for radiation protection (knowledge: adjusted odds ratio (aOR) = 1.10; attitude: 1.06; practice: 1.10) and for health promotion (knowledge: aOR = 1.13; attitude: 1.06; practice: 1.16). Conclusions: People with a higher eHL had a more positive KAP. For those with a lower eHL, we are formulating easy-to-understand explanations to promote the utilization of the digital tool and enthusiasm for future community-oriented digital tools.

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  • Yui Yumiya & Takashi Ohba & Michio Murakami & Hironori Nakano & Kenneth E. Nollet & Aya Goto, 2021. "User-Guided Design of a Digital Tool for Health Promotion and Radiation Protection: Results from an Internet Needs Survey," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(22), pages 1-12, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:22:p:12007-:d:680078
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