The Mediating Role of Digital Competence in the Associations Between the Factors Affecting Healthcare Utilization and Access to Care

• Main Authors: Tarja Heponiemi (Author), Anu-Marja Kaihlanen (Author), Lotta Virtanen (Author), Emma Kainiemi (Author), Petra Saukkonen (Author), Päivikki Koponen (Author), Seppo Koskinen (Author), Marko Elovainio (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Objectives: To examine with a population-based longitudinal survey design whether poor health, longstanding activity limitation, impaired cognitive functioning, mental distress, or loneliness predict poor access to healthcare and whether digital competence mediates these associations.Methods: The da...