The mediating role of e-health literacy in the effect of digital parenting on rational drug use in parents with school-age children: a structural equality model

In this study, it was aimed at investigating the mediating role of e-health literacy in the effect of digital parenting on rational drug use among parents with school-age children. In this study, a correlational and descriptive design was used. The sample consisted of 663 parents with children aged 6-12 who voluntarily participated in the study. 'The Personal Information Form', 'Digital Parenting Attitude Scale', 'Parents' Attitudes Toward Rational Drug Use Scale' and 'E-Health Literacy Scale' were used to collect data. The study revealed that as the level of education increases, the level of digital parenting also increases, and variables such as the caregiver's gender, age, and how much time he/she spends on the internet were also found to affect digital parenting. It was concluded that e-health literacy had a 'partial mediating' role in the effect of digital parenting attitude on the attitude towards rational drug use. Our findings emphasize the heterogeneous relationship between digital parenting, rational drug use, and e-health literacy levels of parents with school-age children. The results of this study have important implications for pediatric nursing practices. Pediatric nurses can help by educating the community about what digital parenting is, what issues need to be considered, and educating parents about rational drug use, e-health literacy, etc. Moreover, nurses can use innovation spaces to guide how to use digital devices for important issues such as health and illness. Incorporating innovation services into pediatric nursing practice may also be beneficial.