ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND DIGITAL HEALTH LITERACY: EMERGING APPROACHES TO PERSONAL HEALTH EDUCATION

Authors

  • AKERELE, S.S. Ph.D Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education Faculty of Education, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State
  • NOFIU, O. D. Ph.D Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education Faculty of Education, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State

Keywords:

Artificial Intelligence, Digital Health Literacy, Personal Health Education

Abstract

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies has transformed the landscape of personal health education in the twenty-first century. Digital health literacy, which is the ability to access, understand, evaluate, and apply health information through digital platforms, has become essential for effective health promotion and disease prevention. Artificial intelligence has introduced innovative pedagogical approaches that enhance personalized learning, improve access to health information, and support informed health decision-making. The paper highlights the roles of intelligent tutoring systems, virtual health assistants, mobile health applications, chatbots, adaptive learning platforms, and data analytics in promoting health education. It further discusses ethical concerns, digital inequality, misinformation, privacy, and the need for policy regulation. The paper concludes that AI has significant potential to revolutionize personal health education when integrated responsibly and equitably. It was suggested that are provided for educators, policymakers, healthcare practitioners, and educational institutions to maximize the benefits of AI in enhancing digital health literacy.

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2026-09-24 — Updated on 2026-09-30

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2026: CONTEMPORARY PERSPECTIVES ON AI-DRIVEN PEDAGOGICAL INNOVATIONS, Published by the Faculty of Education, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, 2026

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