Guidelines For Development Digital Health Literacy Based on Pregnancy Women: A Case Study of Pregnant Women with Experience and High-Risk Pregnancy Groups

Abstract

The study aimed to 1) understand the behaviors of preventing preeclampsia and promoting digital health literacy and 2) identify obstacles, needs, and strategies for designing a program to enhance digital health literacy for preeclampsia prevention. Interviews were conducted with eight primary informants: three pregnant women with preeclampsia and five pregnant women at risk of preeclampsia. Secondary informants included three husbands caring for their wives with or at risk of preeclampsia and four nurses. Content analysis revealed that digital health literacy is defined as using electronic devices to search for health information. The behaviors to prevent preeclampsia are actions taken to avoid its occurrence. Problems for preeclampsia prevention 1) limited access to information sources, 2) lack of self-management, 3) Insufficient support or assistance4) negative attitudes, and 5) inconsistency in following medical advice. The essential needs identified are  1) technology utilization skills, 2) information searching skills, 3) media literacy skills, 4) information discernment skills, 5) self-management skills, and 6) knowledge about preeclampsia. Approaches to enhance digital health literacy include 1) active learning, 2) providing support and assistance, and 3) holistic learning that encompasses knowledge, skills, and attitudes. The findings provide a foundation for designing a program to boost digital health literacy for preeclampsia prevention.