Factors Influencing Healthtech Literacy: An Empirical Analysis of Socioeconomic, Demographic, Technological, and Health-Related Variables

Abstract

The rapid evolution of technology in the healthcare industry has led to an increased emphasis on individuals' healthtech literacy. This study aimed to examine the impact of socioeconomic, demographic, technological, and health-related factors on healthtech literacy among a sample of 451 individuals. The study applied a multivariable regression model with Huber-White estimator to analyze the data. Healthtech literacy was the dependent variable, while the independent variables included socioeconomic factors, demographic factors, technological factors, and health-related factors. We used System Usability Scale (SUS) to measure the healthtech literacy. The findings revealed that all four factors significantly impacted healthtech literacy among the sample. This study highlights the importance of considering multiple factors when assessing healthtech literacy, as it is influenced by various factors. The findings can be useful in developing interventions aimed at improving healthtech literacy in different populations, particularly those who are less tech-savvy or who have lower levels of education or income. Future research could focus on developing targeted interventions that address specific factors associated with lower healthtech literacy.