Abstract
This study systematically reviews concepts related to health literacy with an emphasis on the approach to information in their definitions. The focus was set on studies conducted in online information environments. In total, 180 full-text articles were screened and, of these, 71 articles were included in the analysis. Eight different literacy concepts and 17 definitions for them were identified. The most frequently used concepts are health literacy and eHealth literacy. They are used across disciplines. In information science the concept of health information literacy is also used. The approach to information in the definitions varies. Central in health information literacy is the information seeking process. In health literacy definitions the focus is on obtaining information to promote health, usually in a health care setting. eHealth literacy focuses on finding and evaluating online health information.
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Huhta, AM., Hirvonen, N., Huotari, ML. (2018). Concepts Related to Health Literacy in Online Information Environments: A Systematic Review with an Emphasis on Approach to Information. In: Kurbanoğlu, S., Boustany, J., Špiranec, S., Grassian, E., Mizrachi, D., Roy, L. (eds) Information Literacy in the Workplace. ECIL 2017. Communications in Computer and Information Science, vol 810. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-74334-9_48
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