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Mentor-Supported Digital Literacy Training

80 participantsStarted 2026-07-01

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Purpose This study is a randomized controlled experimental trial aiming to evaluate the effects of mentoring-based digital literacy training delivered by young migrants on older migrants' eHealth literacy and their ability to seek and verify health information in digital environments. The study will be conducted among young and older Ahiska Turkish migrants living in the Üzümlü district of Erzincan province. Method The study will be conducted in two phases. In the first phase, young migrants will receive digital literacy training that includes mentoring skills. In the second phase, these individuals will provide training to older migrants. The sample size has been determined based on a power analysis and will consist of a total of 80 participants. Data will be collected using the eHealth Literacy Scale and the Digital Health Information Seeking and Verification Scale. Data will be analyzed using SPSS software, and appropriate parametric and/or non-parametric tests will be applied. Training sessions will be conducted in controlled environments, in small groups, and tailored to participants' needs. Participant follow-up will be maintained throughout the process to support the sustainability of the intervention. Research Hypotheses Primary Hypothesis * H0: Mentoring-based digital literacy training delivered by young migrants has no effect on older migrants' levels of eHealth literacy and digital literacy. * H1: Mentoring-based digital literacy training delivered by young migrants has a significant effect on older migrants' levels of eHealth literacy and digital literacy. Secondary Hypothesis * H0: Mentoring-based digital literacy training delivered by young migrants has no effect on older migrants' eHealth literacy levels. * H2: Mentoring-based digital literacy training delivered by young migrants has a significant effect on older migrants' eHealth literacy levels. Third Hypothesis * H0: Mentoring-based digital literacy training delivered by young migrants has no effect on older migrants' digital literacy levels. * H3: Mentoring-based digital literacy training delivered by young migrants has a significant effect on older migrants' digital literacy levels.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 74 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria:Young Participants (Migrants) * Aged between 18-64 years * Being a migrant * Literate (able to read and write) * Able to speak and write in Turkish * Able to communicate verbally * Having access to internet at home or workplace * Having access to a smartphone or a phone that belongs to a family member and can be used by the participant * Able to use the internet * Willing to participate in the study * Willing to act as a mentor Older Participants (Migrants) * Aged between 65-74 years * Literate in Turkish * Having internet access at home * Using a smartphone Exclusion Criteria: Young Participants (Migrants) * Presence of visual or hearing impairments that would prevent participation in the study * Having a physical or mental health condition that may interfere with participation * Inability to attend training sessions regularly during the intervention period Older Participants (Migrants) * Presence of visual or hearing impairments that would prevent participation in the study * Inability to attend training sessions regularly during the intervention period

What they're measuring

eHealth Literacy Scale

Timeframe: Baseline and 6 weeks after intervention

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07570797

SponsorErzincan Binali Yildirim Universitesi

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-09-30

Contact for this trial

Ezgi Demirtürk Selçuk, PhD

+905448502161 ezgi.selcuk@erzincan.edu.tr