AUTHOR=Al-Qerem Walid , Fadhil Osama N. , Jarab Anan , Hammad Alaa , Al-Asmari Fawaz , Zidan Rahaf , Eberhardt Judith 

TITLE=Validation of the Arabic eHealth literacy questionnaire: a factor and Rasch analysis study

JOURNAL=Frontiers in Public Health

VOLUME=Volume 13 - 2025

YEAR=2025

URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/public-health/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1542477

DOI=10.3389/fpubh.2025.1542477

ISSN=2296-2565

ABSTRACT=IntroductionAmidst the rapid digitalization of healthcare, there is a need for tools that accurately assess eHealth literacy across cultural contexts. This study focused on the validation of an Arabic version of the eHealth Literacy Questionnaire (eHLQ), a tool to facilitate patient engagement and health outcomes in digital healthcare.MethodUsing a convenience sampling method, the study recruited a diverse sample of 657 participants from Jordan (58.9% females and 41.1% males).ResultsConfirmatory Factor Analysis and Rasch analysis supported a six-factor model and demonstrated satisfactory item performance within established thresholds. The findings revealed good internal consistency with Cronbach’s α ranging between ranging between 0.71 to 0.84. Differential Item Functioning analysis indicated no gender-specific variations.DiscussionThe validated Arabic eHLQ is a reliable tool that can help in supporting the development of tailored interventions to improve healthcare delivery in Arabic-speaking regions.