EXAMINING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN E-HEALTH LITERACY AND RATIONAL DRUG USE: A STUDY ON UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

Abstract

It is desired to provide rapid access to health information on the Internet and to determine the relationship between rational drug use that affects people's quality of life. In this study, it is aimed to examine the relationship between e-health literacy and rational drug use in university students. In line with the purpose of the research; The sample of the study consisted of 541 people determined by simple random sampling method among the students continuing their education at the university, and the data were collected by applying a face-to-face questionnaire. In the study, "Personal Information Form", "E-Health Literacy Scale" and "Rational Drug Use Scale" were used. The data were analyzed with the SPSS program. In addition, as an analysis method, it was determined that the data were normally distributed; t test, ANOVA and pearson correlation analyzes were applied in independent groups. 541 students participated in the research.As a result of the research, it was determined that there is a positive and significant relationship between the level of e-health literacy and rational drug use. It is predicted that as the level of e-health literacy increases, the level of rational drug use will increase.