Acceptance of Digital Health in Portugal: An Example of Digital Divide
This study underscores the significance of understanding sociodemographic and subjective factors in shaping attitudes and behaviors toward digital health. The implications of the findings for policy and intervention aiming to enhance digital healthcare engagement and accessibility are discussed, including the implementation of targeted national digital health literacy programs and the integration of digital health education into formal education curricula.
Authors
- Maria Luı́sa Lima (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1171-2962)
- Henrique Martins (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7535-5103)
- Elzbieta Bobrowicz‐Campos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5889-5642)
- Ricardo Borges Rodrigues (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6720-2905)
- Cristina Camilo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0767-445X)
- Julia Sánchez‐García (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8059-0327)
- Rita Espanha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6015-3215)
Institutions
- Universidad de Zaragoza (ES)
- Iscte – Instituto Universitário de Lisboa (PT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Portuguese Journal of Public Health
- Published
- 2025-07-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000546866
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Innovation Policy and R&D
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.13