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although effects digital health receiving wide scientific attention little known characteristics digitally engaged people experiencing homelessness especially central eastern europe previous research revealed considerable level internet use homeless population budapest hungary general purposes 350662 529 medical purposes 229664 346 moreover digitally engaged subgroup identified 129662 195 aim exploratory study map resources attitudes behaviors digitally engaged homeless individuals relation digital technology set basis potential health policy interventions enable better access health services strengthening digital components existing health care system august 18 2022 october 27 2022 total 12 indepth semistructured interviews conducted 4 homeless shelters budapest hungary upon analysis 3 independent evaluators 2 interviews excluded interviewees chosen based purposive sampling predefined inclusion criteria thematic analysis transcripts conducted thematic analysis 4 main themes attitude access usage patterns solutions usage problems emerged healthrelated technology use mostly appeared health informationseeking behavior online search prescribed medications 5 interviews active ingredients medications 4 interviews medicinal herbs believed replace certain pills 2 interviews foods natural materials 1 interview mentioned moreover mobile health app use 3 interviews reported intention circumvent check mainstream health care solutions mainly associated previous negative experiences health care system several gaps daily use technology identified interviewees however half interviewees 610 turned contact points peers digital problemsolving basic digital literacy skill enhancement homeless shelters furthermore lack institutional support special programs targeting senior clients noted digitally engaged homeless individuals might become mediators peers comprehensive digital health programs trust peers recognize harness benefits digital technology able provide meaningful help technology usagerelated issues experience digital health services great promise community shelters managing preventing health issues digitally engaged individuals might important success services