Health Literacy - Science topic

To address the urgent need for effective adolescent mental health support, this systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the impact of mental health literacy interventions on adolescents, a group highly susceptible to mental health issues. In accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidel...

Purpose The objective of this study was to assess the validity and reliability of the European Health Literacy Scale Child Form in Turkish children and to examine the instrument’s psychometric properties. Design and methods A total of 843 students aged 9–11 years in primary and secondary school were included in this scale adaptation study. In the...

This study assessed key determinants of student satisfaction with university infection prevention policies during the expansion of in-person classes amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Conducted at a South Korean university, the research surveyed 386 undergraduate and graduate students, examining the impact of health literacy, protective behavior, risk per...

This study explored the determinants of intentions to use drug checking services among Australian undergraduate students ( N = 324, M age = 22.32 years, SD = 7.21) using an integrated theoretical model that includes social cognition constructs (risk perception, subjective norms, attitudes), health and drug literacy, and socio-structural factors (ed...

Health literacy is a determinant of overall health, particularly among college students who are at increased risk for negative sexual and reproductive health outcomes. Contextualized sexual and reproductive health education serves as an important protective measure for this population. This scoping review examines sexual and reproductive health lit...

Late HIV diagnosis remains a significant challenge in urban settings, where disparities in healthcare access and socioeconomic status (SES) contribute to delayed testing and treatment initiation. This article explored the association between SES and late HIV diagnosis among adults in urban environments. Factors such as income, education, and employ...

Objectives Patient information sheets (PISs) and informed consent forms (ICFs) are essential tools to communicate and document informed consent for clinical trial participation. These documents need to be easily understandable, especially when used to take informed consent from acutely unwell patients. Health literacy guidance recommends written in...

This qualitative study explores the motives of alpha generation from elementary school students in Jatinangor District who consume excessive amounts of aci snacks. The paradigm used is interpretive with a qualitative approach. The research subject is the experiences of alpha generation, and the data collection techniques involve observation and in-...

Amaç Çalışmada, kronik hastalığı olan bireylerin sağlık okuryazarlık düzeyleri ve COVID-19’a yönelik bilgi düzeyleri arasındaki ilişkinin belirlenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Yöntem Tanımlayıcı ve kesitsel olarak planlanan bu araştırma, 138 hasta ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Veriler “hasta bilgi formu”, “Türkiye Sağlık Okuryazarlık Ölçeği-32 (TSOY-32)” ve “...

Understanding economic well-being extends beyond income as the sole indicator of financial stability, incorporating a broader spectrum of factors. For high school teachers, their economic well-being is shaped not only by salaries but also by their knowledge and skills in key areas such as health and food literacy. This study investigates the interp...

Introduction Children’s health and health behaviours primarily depend on their parental socioeconomic status backgrounds. There is limited research seeking to understand in depth the health needs and challenges of low- to middle-income families in Singapore. Understanding this can help the healthcare professional identify vulnerable families at an...

Patient education and engagement are critical components of Value-Based Care (VBC) models, aiming to improve health outcomes, reduce healthcare costs, and minimize unnecessary Emergency Department (ED) visits. By empowering patients with knowledge and encouraging active participation in their own healthcare, VBC can effectively address the root cau...

Introduction Digital health information sources are playing an increasingly prominent role in health promotion, public health and in healthcare systems. Consequently, digital health literacy skills are likewise becoming increasingly important. Methods Using a concept validation approach, the aim of the study was to validate a digital health litera...

Arab Australian men may experience unique mental health challenges. Cultural factors related to masculine norms are suspected to play a role, but a clear understanding of these influences is lacking. Understanding these challenges is crucial for developing culturally responsive mental health interventions and support services. This thematic analysi...

Background The rise of electronic learning and digital health underscores the need for occupational therapists (OTs) to be proficient in using them. Digital training enables OTs to update their skills, while the integration of digital health tools into clinical practice enhances patient care. Thus, it is crucial to explore the factors that influenc...

Patient education and engagement are critical components of Value-Based Care (VBC) models, aiming to improve health outcomes, reduce healthcare costs, and minimize unnecessary Emergency Department (ED) visits. By empowering patients with knowledge and encouraging active participation in their own healthcare, VBC can effectively address the root cau...

Aim The aim of this study was to describe and explore the health literacy in people living with type 2 diabetes in mainland France and its association with socioeconomic factors. Methods ENTRED 3 is a nationally representative French diabetes population-based survey conducted in 2019. Health literacy was measured using two scales from the Health L...

Podcasts are increasingly being used for mental health-related messaging. The objective of this scoping review is to understand how podcasts are being used as a platform for mental health-related interventions (‘podcast-based interventions’). Six databases were searched: CENTRAL, EMBASE, PsycINFO, Communication and Mass Media Complete, Web of Scien...

Introduction People with incurable head and neck cancer (HNC) experience a complex, unpredictable disease trajectory and a high proportion require emergency department attendance and hospital admission in the last months of life. This impacts on quality of life and is costly to healthcare services. Aim • To understand experiences of healthcare se...

This community case study explores the lessons learnt from the development of the Urgent Paediatric Advice Line (UPAL), a medical chatbot designed to address key challenges in pediatric healthcare, including emergency department (ED) overcrowding, health-seeking behavior, and health literacy. The chatbot was developed by pediatric specialists in co...

Background Teenage girls in Rwanda, like in many other countries, continue to experience unintended pregnancies. Many adolescents exhibit inadequate knowledge regarding sexual and reproductive health, highlighting significant gaps in its use specifically in developing regions including Rwanda. Despite the implementation of numerous prevention strat...

O objetivo deste artigo foi analisar o letramento funcional em saúde de pessoas com lesão medular espinhal atendidas em um centro de reabilitação. Estudo transversal analítico, realizado em um centro de reabilitação e readaptação, com 85 pessoas diagnosticadas com lesão medular espinhal. Foram coletados dados sobre o perfil sociodemográfico, clínic...

3rd Call for papers Semmelweis Medical Linguistics Conference 2025: Inclusivity and Diversity in Healthcare Communication Research https://semmelweis.hu/szaknyelv/en/conferences/smlc2025/ Institute of Languages for Specific Purposes, Semmelweis University, 23-24 May, 2025 Budapest, Hungary medical translation and interpreting, medical terminolo...

Objetivo: identificar o nível de literacia para a saúde (LS) para a compreensão de saúde e qualidade de vida em uma população vinculada a um projeto de extensão universitária que visa à adesão à atividade física. Método: pesquisa transversal, quantitativa. A LS foi mensurada virtualmente pela versão brasileira do European Health Literacy Survey Que...

Although awareness of the role of environmental exposures in children's cognitive development is increasing, learning difficulties have not yet been a major focus of environmental health science. Learning difficulties disproportionately affect children living in economic disadvantage, yielding an ‘achievement gap.’ Studies examining the neurobiolog...

Τhe following presentation is part of a two-day event held at the University of Patras in the form of a seminar. It was presented in the postgraduate program of the Department of Theatre Studies. It explores Trauma and PTSD through the lens of Dramaturgy, under the broader framework of Health Education. The full presentation is available upon reque...

Integration of clinical pharmacogenomics (PGx) within routine cancer care is limited despite frequent use of medicines impacted by PGx, evidence for the benefits of PGx, and the availability of international PGx clinical guidelines. Our study objective was to develop survey tools to assess PGx knowledge, attitudes, practices, perceptions, and educa...

Telehealth has emerged as a transformative tool in addressing healthcare disparities, particularly in the realm of maternal health. This paper examines the impact of telehealth on maternal health equity, focusing on how it bridges the gap between urban and rural healthcare systems. While urban areas often have better access to maternal care provide...

Spain has been consolidating the implementation of digital healthcare. However, there is not a comprehensive picture of the digital health literacy of the population in relation to existing policies and practices. To identify different profiles of people by analysing their digital health literacy, with the ultimate goal of providing healthcare orga...

Background Loss to follow-up (LTFU) in the care of persons living with HIV hinders the effectiveness of treatment strategies and undermines global health initiatives to achieve targets such as the 95-95-95 goals. Identifying risk factors for LTFU will help develop effective interventions that enhance long-term outcomes for people living with HIV (P...

Introduction: The rapid growth of internet and smartphone use in Cameroon has made social media a significant source of health information for young adults, but the cross-cultural impact of this trend is under-researched, necessitating the development of culturally tailored health communication strategies. Methods: The study employed an online surv...

Objective With the ongoing push for greater digitalization of healthcare in low- and middle- income countries (LMICs), the larger questions around who will benefit most from such efforts and what elements of disparities and inequities may further be created or reinforced are often overlooked. This study was undertaken to assess a pioneering e-pharm...

Digital health literacy (DHL) is a critical skill in the modern era, enabling individuals to access, understand, and utilize health-related information through digital platforms. This study aims to compare the levels of digital health literacy between rural and urban populations, identifying gaps and challenges in both settings. Through a mixed-met...

Adolescence is a period characterized by significant physical and psychological hurdles for young females. The onset of menstruation signifies a crucial transition from childhood to womanhood, instigating various physical changes and emotional responses that profoundly impact adolescents’ experiences and overall well-being. During this period, repr...

Introduction While the Internet can be a valuable resource for learning about health issues, for those without adequate e-health literacy skills, it can have adverse effects on unwanted anxiety and cyberchondria risk. Improving e-health literacy is essential to manage health and death anxiety and help reduce the risk of cyberchondria. The aim of th...

Basic Health Research (Riskesdas) and the Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) identify an increase in the prevalence of smokers among teenagers, indicating low health literacy among junior high school students. To address this, interactive learning media were developed to facilitate student health literacy. This research focused on developing comics...

Stigma and discrimination remain significant barriers to help-seeking for individuals experiencing mental ill-health. This study examines how the visibility of mental health symptoms influences public attitudes, workplace discrimination, and helping behaviours in Australia. Findings suggest that highly visible symptoms elicit stronger stigma and d...

Background and Objectives: Healthy lifestyle behaviors and cancer screening are crucial for cancer prevention; however, their relationship remains inadequately explored. This study examines cancer-related lifestyle behaviors, attitudes toward cancer screening, and their interrelationship in adults. Materials and Methods: A descriptive cross-section...

Policymakers should focus on reducing risk factors and ensuring equitable access to preventive and therapeutic care for NCDs. This study aimed to identify health promotion challenges and opportunities for NCDs in Iran. This qualitative study involved semistructured interviews with 14 participants, including policymakers and experts in obesity, diab...

Medication adherence is vital for the effective management of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), which remain a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Sudan. This study aims to compare adherence rates to cardiovascular medications between urban and rural populations in Sudan, examining the factors influencing adherence in these settings. Using a...

Context Patient‐reported experience measures (PREMs) generate insights into daily challenges experienced when living with a chronic condition and experiences of care. There are no validated PREMs to measure the experience of hearing loss. Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of a newly developed tool, ‘My Hea...

Background. In Indonesia, dental and oral disorders are prevalent, with dental caries and gingivitis being the most common types of tooth decay in elementary school children. Gingivitis affects 90% of the world's population, with 80% of those affected being children under 12. Oral health literacy, which includes reading, writing, arithmetic, speaki...

Medication adherence is crucial for the effective management of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), which are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Sudan. This study explores the current state of medication adherence among cardiovascular patients in Sudan and examines the role of patient education in enhancing adherence rates. Utilizing a mixed...

Background: Acute rheumatic fever (ARF) and rheumatic heart disease (RHD) remain significant health issues for Māori and Pacific communities in Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ). Subcutaneous injection of penicillin (SCIP) enables injections to be given 10-weekly as an alternative to the standard secondary prophylaxis of four-weekly intramuscular (IM) inje...

Mental health challenges among children and adolescents have become a pressing global concern, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing geopolitical instability. Addressing these issues requires innovative, cost-effective strategies, with schools serving as critical platforms for mental health promotion. This study evaluates th...

ZET Amaç: Bu araştırmada, Sağlık Hizmetleri Meslek Yüksekokulu'nda kayıtlı öğrencilerin cinsel sağlık okuryazarlık düzeylerinin belirlenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Materyal ve Yöntemler: Kesitsel tipte olan araştırmanın evrenini, Güneydoğu Anadolu Bölgesi'nde olan bir devlet üniversitesinin Sağlık Hizmetleri Meslek Yüksekokulu'nda kayıtlı 365 öğrenci oluşt...

Objective To investigate the distribution of health literacy (HL) levels and the association of HL with proactive personality in patients with permanent colostomy. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted to measure proactive personality and HL using validated scales. A total of 172 patients with permanent colostomy were selected from January...

Objective: This study evaluates the efficacy of a community-based mental health workshop intervention aimed at increasing mental health literacy and reducing stigma among high school students in Newark, New Jersey, predominantly from African American and Latino backgrounds. Methods: The intervention, conducted in partnership with United Community C...

Objective to analyze functional health literacy and health-related quality of life in riverine populations using primary care services, according to sociodemographic variables. Method an analytical, cross-sectional study with 312 users of the riverine family health strategy. Data were collected using a health literacy test, the 12-item Health Surve...

Health professionals are trusted information sources and could be valuable for improving climate change health literacy. Few studies address teaching patients about health risks associated with climate change, and no studies have focused on the medical office waiting room as a teaching site for populations from heat-vulnerable neighborhoods. We gav...

The coexistence of diabetes mellitus and malnutrition in rural Uganda presents a significant public health challenge. Diabetes, particularly type 2 diabetes (T2D), has emerged as a growing concern in sub-Saharan Africa, including rural Uganda, where it often overlaps with malnutrition, manifesting as both undernutrition (e.g., protein-energy malnut...

Background Military personnel face more stresses and challenges, and they are at greater risk of insomnia compared to the general population. Mental health is one of the primary ways of managing insomnia. However, there are few studies regarding the mediator in the two variables among this population. This study aimed to investigate the insomnia, m...

A reduction in maternal mortality remains critical, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, were significant disparities in access to healthcare affect outcomes. In Angola, almost half of women give birth outside the health system, highlighting the need to increase access to maternity services and information related to women’s sexual and reproductive...

The Cardiac Network for Heart Failure integrates patients into a dedicated clinical pathway to enhance care and improve quality of life, creating a personalized approach according to current guidelines. This study seeks to evaluate nurses’ familiarity with health literacy tools and assessment scales in managing chronic heart failure to improve pati...

In recent years, the links between Translation Studies and Graphic Medicine have strengthened to enhance the dissemination of specialized health information for lay audiences. While in the Anglo-Saxon context graphic medicine has typically used only comics as a genre for health information dissemination, in Spain, other textual genres, such as info...

Background Dysthymia, a chronic depressive disorder, poses a significant public health challenge due to its prolonged course and substantial impact on quality of life, particularly among high-risk populations such as young adults. This study aims to investigate trends in dysthymia incidence and prevalence among young adults in China from 1990 to 20...

Well-designed prescription medication information (PMI), defined as materials which communicate the essential information needed for a patient to safely and accurately self-administer a medication at or near the time of prescribing, is important for patient education. A previous review identifying best practices in the design of PMI was last comple...

Its about evaluating the Impact of an Educational Intervention Based on the Adapted Mental Health Literacy Curriculum on Barriers and Help-Seeking Behaviors Among High School Students

The promotion of mental health is essential for global health, affecting millions with disorders such as anxiety and depression. Although stigma and discrimination hinder progress, these conditions are often preventable or manageable at minimal cost. The adoption of digital tools in mental health promotion, including telemedicine, online therapy, s...

Objective Physical activity levels of patients in hospital are low. The aim of this study was to explore the perceptions of physiotherapists, nurses, and physicians about physical activity of hospitalized patients. Design Qualitative focus group study using phenomenology. Setting University hospital. Participants Thirty healthcare professionals...

Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) disproportionately impact Latinos in the US. Interventions that promote engagement in established protective behaviors throughout the life course may offer an opportunity to address disparities. To inform brain health promotion efforts, this study aimed to examine current brain health-related attitud...

Primary schools have been identified as key settings in which to develop childhood health literacy (HL). However, little is known about how well existing curricula promote HL development amongst primary school aged children. The purpose of this paper was to analyse the health and physical education curricula of Australia, British Columbia (Canada),...

Background Owing to the widespread opportunistic LDCT screening leading to increased overdiagnosis in Asian countries, such as South Korea, mainland China, and Taiwan, this study seeks to analyze the divergence in SSN prevalence between Eastern and Western nations, focusing on the influence of SSN on the growing overdiagnosis trend, notably among f...

Introduction Immigrants across the globe face significant healthcare access barriers. Beyond the fundamental right to health, the well-being of immigrant populations directly impacts the overall health of the host country. Despite the presence of over 200,000 Filipino immigrants in Spain, existing literature on their health and well-being remains l...

Introduction. This pilot study investigates the impact of socioeconomic status, perceived barriers, sociopsychological factors, and health-related contexts such as health literacy and the doctor-patient relationship on patient comfort and willingness to engage with electronic health records (EHRs). Method. Data from 302 participants were collected...

Purpose To evaluate ChatGPT's (OpenAI) ability to provide accurate, appropriate, and readable responses to common patient questions about rotator cuff tears. Methods Eight questions from the OrthoInfo rotator cuff tear web page were input into ChatGPT at two levels: standard and at a sixth-grade reading level. Five orthopaedic surgeons assessed th...

Objective This study investigates the relationship between media usage patterns and anxiety levels, specifically examining how different media usage profiles influence anxiety across various demographic groups. Methodology A total of 11,031 respondents from 120 cities across China were classified into three media usage profiles—Traditional Media-D...

Introduction: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for 17.9 million deaths annually. In India, CVDs account approximately 25% of all mortality, with ischemic heart disease and stroke being the most predominant causes. The study aims to assess knowledge, attitude, and perception of Myocardial Infarction...

Background Chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) pose a significant health burden in China exacerbated by population aging and rapid urbanization. The Family Doctor Contracting Service has been implemented in China as a primary health care approach to improve NCD management and overall health outcomes. This study aims to identify factors associa...

Background Individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) face both personal and system-based barriers in receiving first-line treatment, i.e. cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with exposure and response prevention (ERP). The present study comprehensively investigated help-seeking behavior, treatment barriers and facilitators, attitudes and...

Background This study addresses a gap in the literature by examining how health literacy mediates the relationship between trust in public health authorities and distrust in health systems, particularly in the Turkish context. While previous studies have examined trust and health literacy separately, few have examined trust in health systems regard...

Background Good knowledge, attitudes and practices towards Blood Exposure Accidents (BEA) are essential for their prevention with a significant correlation found between e-health literacy and KAP levels. We aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) and e-health literacy levels towards BEA and their potential associations among me...

After bariatric surgery, adherence to lifestyle recommendations is crucial. Health literacy and self-efficacy may impact recovery after surgery. In this multicentre study performed in three hospitals in Sweden, we evaluated any relation between preoperative health literacy and general self-efficacy on the one side and weight loss, health-related qu...

Objectives: The Question Prompt List (QPL) enhances patients’ consultation preparation by improving health literacy and communication with healthcare professionals. A validated tool for this context is not yet available. We adapted and translated an Australian QPL to ensure its validity. This study seeks to improve patient-centred communication and...

Background: mental health problem is general challenge for today’s and future generation. Prevalence improvement for this problem reveals the importance of early diagnostic in order to improve medication and treatment effectiveness. One of preventive action is by increasing mental health literacy (MHL) that can be measured by applying Mental Health...

Introduction Nurses and patients can now ensure access to qualified healthcare using the new opportunities of mobile health (mHealth) applications (or apps). To use its potential effectively, understanding nurses’ use of this technology is crucial. Here, we examined the awareness, attitudes, and obstacles to using mHealth apps among nurses. Method...

Background: Parents of infants need to be able to access valid health information to preventively protect their infants’ health development. Aims: To investigate the self-assessed literacy of parent couples in accessing information on general health, COVID-19 infection (COVID-19-IP), and early childhood allergy prevention (ECAP). To determine the d...

Adolescence is a vulnerable period for the onset of mental disorders and risk behaviours. Whole‐school interventions hold vast potential in improving mental health and preventing risk behaviours in this developmentally‐sensitive cohort. Modelled on the World Health Organisation's Health‐Promoting Schools Framework, whole‐school interventions aspire...

Microbiology literacy development shapes people's attitudes, behaviors, and perceptions toward microorganisms. This study aims to explore the relationship between microbiological literacy and people's perceptions and attitudes towards microorganisms. This study uses the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method to analyze the relationship between m...

Background Health literacy profoundly influences individuals’ health development. As pivotal figures in shaping young children’s well-being and delivering health education in kindergartens, kindergarten teachers are essential. Yet, assessing their health literacy remains challenging due to a scarcity of evaluation tools. Methods Based on existing...

AIM. The study's objective was to assess the levels of oral health literacy (OHL) and dental anxiety (DA) among patients and to examine any potential correlation between OHL and DA. MATERIALS AND METHODS. This study is a cross-sectional analysis of 97 dental patients at AIMST Dental Centre in Malaysia. Oral Health Literacy (OHL) was assessed with t...

Background Stigma significantly hinders treatment seeking, adherence to treatment, referrals, and can prolong recovery, while increasing the risk of relapse due to social exclusion and stress. Stigmatizing attitudes towards anorexia nervosa are widespread, and not only held by the general public, but also by professionals. Objective As stigmatizin...

Health anxiety is frequently observed in university students in all segments of society. Health anxiety is also frequently encountered in health sciences students, who will play the most effective role in developing and protecting public health in the future. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the relationships between digital health literacy...

Objectives Previous research has indicated that shift workers exhibit fewer healthy behaviors than those working regular daytime hours. Although health literacy influences health behaviors, studies comparing health literacy levels between shift and fixed-day workers and investigating whether differences in health behaviors between these 2 groups ar...

New generation of medical students has access to multiple sources of health information of varying quality. This easy access to information sources does not imply definitely that medical students have the necessary skills to understand and judge the adequacy of published health information. Limited research available shows that even among health pr...

Background: Hypertension is a significant public health concern in Malaysia, contributing to the growing burden of chronic diseases. Despite its high prevalence, awareness, treatment, and control rates remain suboptimal, particularly among low-income and high-risk populations. Community-based interventions have emerged as an effective strategy for...

This research examines the factors influencing family support for individuals experiencing depression in Lusaka, Zambia. The study aims to identify the key elements that enhance or hinder familial support systems, which are critical for the recovery of affected individuals. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, data were collected through surveys and...

Background: Health literacy includes the basic competencies needed to improve the quality of communication with medical personnel. Objective: The purpose of this study was to analyze the level of health literacy of hospitalized patients and to assess the impact of factors such as age, gender, education, place of residence, the ability to question t...

As public health challenges, information sources, and research technologies change – so must the strategies that health librarians employ to make sure they are meeting the demands of their community. In recent years, one of the most difficult public health challenges to navigate as health information professionals is the opioid crisis. This literat...

Low health literacy (HL) is associated with numerous negative health behaviors and outcomes, making it crucial to understand its underlying determinants. While associations between sociodemographic variables and subjective HL have already been demonstrated, data on the association between HL and personality remain limited. This study aims to extend...

Creative and humorous activism, both online and offline, has historically been important for queer communities during public health crises like the AIDS epidemic. Online activism and affinity became critical during the COVID-19 pandemic due to reduced in-person healthcare, social support, and resources. General functions of online meme humor expand...

Literacy. Statistical analysis was performed using multiple logistic regression, with variables achieving a p-value below 0.05 considered statistically significant. Results: Overall, 60.3% of participants exhibited inadequate general Health Literacy, while only 39.7% demonstrated sufficient levels. Urban residents had 2.4 times higher Health Litera...