Variables influencing digital health literacy in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Among factors influencing DHL, digital information level and technophobia showed the strongest associations. These findings suggest that improving DHL in older adults requires a dual approach targeting both cognitive and psychosocial dimensions-enhancing digital information skills while reducing technophobia-to effectively support digital engagement and health empowerment in this population (PROSPERO registration number: CRD42023487486).