Examining the Status of Health Literacy, E-Health Literacy and Acceptance of Conspiracy Beliefs in the Face of COVID-19

This study investigates the status of health literacy, e-health literacy, and acceptance of conspiracy beliefs in the face of COVID-19 among graduate students of Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz in Iran. The current research is a descriptive survey. Data were collected by a researcher-made questionnaire. The statistical population of the research consists of graduate students of Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz in the academic year 2020-2021. The sampling of the research was determined based on the Kurjesi-Morgan sample size table and the sample size was 362 people. According to the findings, the level of health literacy, e-health literacy, and acceptance of conspiracy beliefs in the face of COVID-19 among students was above average. During a crisis, more than any other time, attention should be paid to the promotion of health literacy and e-health literacy of students. Due to the higher acceptance of conspiracy beliefs among students compared to the average level, the need to inform them about the infodemic phenomenon and improve the level of health literacy and e-health literacy among them is felt.