Amaç: Bu araştırma, infertil kadınların bilgi kaynakları, bilgi arama davranışları ve e-sağlık okuryazarlığı düzeyleri ve bu düzeyi etkileyen faktörlerin belirlenmesi amacıyla yürütülmüştür. Gereç ve Yöntemler: Tanımlayıcı desende yürütülen bu araştırmanın örneklemini 75 infertil kadın oluşturmuştur. Veriler, araştırmacılar tarafından literatür doğrultusunda hazırlanan tanıtıcı özellikler formu ve E-Sağlık Okuryazarlık Ölçeği kullanılarak çevrim içi veri toplama formları kullanılarak toplanmıştır. Verilerin analizinde tanımlayıcı istatistikler, bağımsız gruplar için t-testi ve tek yönlü varyans analizi uygulanmıştır. Bulgular: Bilgi arama sürecinde internet kaynaklarını sıklıkla kullanan kadınların, interneti kullanma sebeplerinin çocuk sahibi olamama nedenleri ve tedavi seçenekleri hakkında bilgi edinmenin yanı sıra başkalarının deneyimlerini öğrenme, benzer deneyim yaşayan bireylerden öneriler alma ve tedavi sürecine ilişkin bilgi alışverişinde bulunma olduğu belirlenmiştir. Kadınların %57,3'ünün edindikleri bilgiyi teyit ettikleri saptanırken sadece %21,3'ünün bu bilgiyi sağlık profesyonelleri ile teyit ettikleri bulunmuştur. Kadınların çoğunun edindikleri bu bilgiyi günlük yaşamlarında ve sağlıklarına ilişkin karar verme süreçlerinde kullandıkları saptanmıştır. Kadınların E-Sağlık Okuryazarlık Ölçeği puan ortalamasının 26,18±7,15 olduğu bulunmuştur. Kadınların e-sağlık okuryazarlık düzeyleri ile öğrenim durumları arasında anlamlı fark olmadığı (p>0,005), ancak internet kullanım sıklıkları ile arasında anlamlı farklılık olduğu bulunmuştur (p<0,005). Sonuç: Araştırmada kadınların birçok konuya ilişkin internette bilgi arama davranışında bulunması, ancak edindikleri bilgiyi sağlık profesyonelleri ile sınırlı teyit etmeleri ve e-sağlık okuryazarlık düzeylerinin orta düzeyde olması oldukça dikkat çekicidir. Bu nedenle kadınların güvenilir bilgiye erişebilmeleri açısından e-sağlık okuryazarlık düzeylerinin artırılmasına ilişkin girişimler önerilmektedir.
Anahtar Kelimeler: Sağlık okuryazarlığı; infertilite; internet; hemşirelik
Objective: This study was conducted to determine the information sources, information seeking behaviors and e-health literacy levels of infertile women and which factors affect these levels. Material and Methods: The sample of this study, which was conducted in a descriptive design, consisted of 75 infertile women. Data were collected by using online data collection forms using the introductory characteristics form and the E-Health Literacy Scale prepared by the researchers in line with the literature. In the analysis of the data, descriptive statistics, t-test for independent groups and one-way analysis of variance were applied. Results: It has been determined that the reasons for women who frequently use internet resources in the information search process are to learn about the reasons for not having children and treatment options, as well as to learn about the experiences of others, to get suggestions from individuals who have had similar experiences, and to exchange information about their treatment process. It was found that 57.3% of the women confirmed the information they obtained, while only 21.3% confirmed this information with health professionals. It has been determined that women use this knowledge in their daily lives and in decision-making processes regarding their health. The mean score of the women's E-Health Literacy Scale was found to be 26.18±7.15. It was found that there was no significant difference between the e-health literacy levels of women and their educational status (p>0.005), but there was a significant difference between the frequency of internet use (p<0.005). Conclusion: In the study, it is quite remarkable that women search for information on many subjects on the internet, but they only confirm the information they need with health professionals, and their e-health literacy level is at a moderate level. For this reason, initiatives to increase e-health literacy levels are recommended so that women can access reliable information.
Keywords: Health literacy; infertility; internet; nursing
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