Exploring the Relationship Between eHealth Literacy and Diabetes Knowledge, Self-Efficacy, and Self-Care Behaviors in Chinese Diabetic Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study

The importance of online educational resources enhancing self-management among patients is underscored by the growing prevalence of diabetes. It is crucial to comprehend how patients with diabetes in China seek diabetes-related information and use mobile applications (apps) designed for diabetes management. Although the Knowledge-Attitude-Practice theory plays an integral role in diabetes management, in-depth studies on eHealth literacy (eHL) and Knowledge-Attitude-Practice in populations with diabetes remain scarce.