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Volume 17, Issue 2 (2025)
Iran J War Public Health 2025, 17(2): 1001-1008 |
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Received: 2024/12/7 | Accepted: 2025/05/22 | Published: 2025/04/21
Received: 2024/12/7 | Accepted: 2025/05/22 | Published: 2025/04/21
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Niazy SM, Abadi NN, Radhi MM, Al-Eqabi QAK, AL-Thabhawee GDM. Impact of Digital Health Literacy upon Quality of Life among People with Physical Disabilities: A Mediating Role of E-Health Service Utilization. Iran J War Public Health 2025; 17 (2) :1001-1008
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1- Department of Community, Medical-Technical Institute, Middle Technical University, Baghdad, Iraq
2- Department of Community Health Nursing, College of Nursing/ Baghdad University, Iraq
3- Department of Community Health Techniques, College of Health & Medical Techniques–Kufa, Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical University, Najaf, Iraq ,Mohammed.amri92@gmail.com
4- Department of Community Health Techniques, College of Health & Medical Techniques–Kufa, Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical University, Najaf, Iraq
2- Department of Community Health Nursing, College of Nursing/ Baghdad University, Iraq
3- Department of Community Health Techniques, College of Health & Medical Techniques–Kufa, Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical University, Najaf, Iraq ,
4- Department of Community Health Techniques, College of Health & Medical Techniques–Kufa, Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical University, Najaf, Iraq
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Background: People with physical disabilities often face difficulties in accessing health care, which may affect their quality of life. With the increasing adoption of digital health technologies, digital health culture has emerged as a critical factor in improving health outcomes. This study aimed to examine the impact of digital health culture on the quality of life of people with physical disabilities, while evaluating the use of e-health services as a mediating variable.
Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 120 people with physical disabilities at the Babylon Rehabilitation Center in Iraq. Data were collected using validated questionnaires measuring quality of life (DHL), use of e-health services, and quality of life (WHOQOL-BREF). Statistical analysis included Pearson correlation coefficients, multiple regression, and mediation analysis using the Hayes macro PROCESS model.
Results: DHL technology was significantly associated with both use of e-health services (r = .56) and quality of life (r = .42). Regression analysis showed that both DHL technology (β = .28, p = .003) and eHealth use (β = .39, p < .001) significantly predicted QOL. Mediation analysis revealed a statistically significant indirect effect (B = 0.20) of DHL technology on quality of life through the use of e-health services.
Conclusion: Digital health literacy improves quality of life, in part through increased engagement in eHealth. People with physical disabilities are recommended programs that promote digital health services (DHL) and provide them with access to e-health tools.
Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 120 people with physical disabilities at the Babylon Rehabilitation Center in Iraq. Data were collected using validated questionnaires measuring quality of life (DHL), use of e-health services, and quality of life (WHOQOL-BREF). Statistical analysis included Pearson correlation coefficients, multiple regression, and mediation analysis using the Hayes macro PROCESS model.
Results: DHL technology was significantly associated with both use of e-health services (r = .56) and quality of life (r = .42). Regression analysis showed that both DHL technology (β = .28, p = .003) and eHealth use (β = .39, p < .001) significantly predicted QOL. Mediation analysis revealed a statistically significant indirect effect (B = 0.20) of DHL technology on quality of life through the use of e-health services.
Conclusion: Digital health literacy improves quality of life, in part through increased engagement in eHealth. People with physical disabilities are recommended programs that promote digital health services (DHL) and provide them with access to e-health tools.
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