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The aim of the current study was to investigate the link between sociodemographic or health-related factors and digital health literacy among older adults in Germany.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Method<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      A total of 3,000 participants from the LIFE Adult Cohort \u2013 a population-based cohort study in Germany \u2013 aged 65 years and older were re-contacted and surveyed using a paper-and-pencil questionnaire in May 2024. Participation rate was 74%. A sample of\n                      <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20092.227 participants was analysed with regard to digital health literacy (revised eHealth Literacy Scale (GR-eHEALS)), sociodemographic and health-related factors (overall health status, chronic diseases and body mass index). In addition, participants were compared regarding their internet use, as well as application of health-related devices and services.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      According to the multivariate regression analysis, digital health literacy (overall and sub-scales) was positively associated with better health status (\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009&lt;\u20090.001). Having a chronic disease or long-term health problem, however, as well as BMI-category were not significantly related to DHL. Internet use was the most prominent predictor across all three models (\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009&lt;\u20090.001). Being 75 years and older was significantly associated with a decrease in digital health literacy compared to being 65 to 69 years. Moreover, a high educational level (CASMIN) compared to a low level was associated with a 9.3% increase in digital health literacy. Whereas a high income (\u2265\u20093.500 \u20ac) compared to an income below 1.500\u20ac was associated with a 7.2% increase in digital health literacy. No significant associations were found with regard to sex or marital status.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The findings of the current study highlight the importance of sociodemographic and health-related factors in relation to digital health literacy among individuals aged 65 years and older. 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