Abstract

Telemedicine is a key component in improving healthcare delivery and accessibility, especially when distance poses a challenge. With the increasing digitalization of healthcare, this study aimed to investigate the relationship between e-health literacy and attitudes towards telehealth services. This cross-sectional study included 385 patients aged 45–65 who applied to a family medicine outpatient clinic at a tertiary care center. Participants completed the E-Health Literacy Scale (e-HLS) and the Attitude Scale for the Use of Telemedicine Services (ASUTS). The mean age was 52.67±6.39 years; 86.5% owned mobile phones with internet access, and 66.2% used the E-Nabız application. In case of a health problem, the Family Health Center was the most frequently visited institution (49.6%), followed by State Hospitals (23.9%). A moderately positive correlation was observed between e-health literacy and attitudes towards telehealth services (r=0.485, p

Key words: Telemedicine, health literacy, healthcare services