Arkers Kwan Ching Wong|Jonathan Bayuo|Frances Kam Yuet Wong
Investigating predictors of self?care behavior among homebound older adults: The role of self?efficacy, eHealth literacy, and perceived social support
Hong Kong Polytechnic University|Hong Kong Polytechnic University|Hong Kong Polytechnic University
study aimed investigate predictors selfcare behavior among homebound older adults using health empowerment theory frameworkthis crosssectional predictive correlational studysixtyeight participants randomly selected five hong kong community centers may 21 2020 july 20 2020 selfcare behaviors assessed using chinese version partners health selfefficacy ehealth literacy perceived social support assessed potential predictors selfcare behaviors multiple linear regression analysis adopted examine predictive effectsthe age sample ranged 61 85 years mean 717 sd 60 participants reported sufficient sufficient financial resources better selfcare behaviors claimed insufficient financial resources f 508 p 0009 statistically significant correlations found participants ehealth literacy r 054 p 0001 perceived social support r 060 p 0001 selfcare behaviors ehealth literacy 013 p 0007 perceived social support 013 p 0001 significant predictors selfcare behaviors collectively three variables accounted 41 variances selfcare behaviorsthe findings study suggest ehealth literacy perceived social support two key factors predicted selfcare behaviors vulnerable populationin technological era use ehealth together enhanced social support lead better selfcare among older adults particularly homebound