Health Literacy for School-Aged Children Scale--Turkish Version

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meryem Ozturk Haney
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Turkish Version ◽  
School Aged Children

Psychometric testing of the Turkish version of the Health Literacy for School-Aged Children Scale

2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 97-107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meryem Ozturk Haney
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Subjective Health ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Turkish Version ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
School Aged Children ◽  
Fit Index

This study aimed to assess the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Health Literacy for School-Aged Children (HLSAC-T) scale. This study was a cross-sectional and methodological design. The sample consisted of 563 sixth and ninth grade students in Izmir, Turkey. Data were collected with the socio-demographic characteristics questionnaire, HLSAC-T, and Turkish version of the Adolescent Lifestyle Profile. Cronbach’s α for the scale was .77 and item-total correlations were between .49 and .61 ( p < .001). The model fit indices were determined to be the root mean square error of approximation at .035, the goodness of fit index at .99, and the comparative fit index at .99. The concordance validity and convergent validity were supported and the discriminant validity suggested that the scale successfully discriminated students who cared about healthy lifestyle from the students who did not. The HLSAC-T showed an adequate reliability and validity for determining the subjective health literacy of Turkish school-aged children. The results showed promise that the scale could be translated into other languages.

Health Literacy of Parents and Carers in a Regional Community: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 0272684X2110225
Author(s):  
Matthew J. Leach ◽  
Sue Nichols ◽  
Sven Trenholm ◽  
Martin Jones
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Functional Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Healthy Development ◽  
School Aged Children ◽  
Australian Community ◽  
Literacy Scores ◽  
The Impact

Background Supporting a child’s healthy development is determined, in part, by a parent’s ability to seek, access, interpret and effectively utilize health information. This aspect of parenting draws on a set of skills referred to as health literacy. Objective To assess the level of health literacy among parents/carers in a regional South Australian community. Methods Parents/carers of primary school-aged children, residing in Whyalla, South Australia, were invited to complete the 13-item All Aspects of Health Literacy Survey. Results 155 parents/carers completed the survey (79% mothers). Most participants were English-speaking (97%), employed (62%) and had 2–3 children (62%), with 52% completing tertiary education. Median total health literacy scores were mostly in the moderate-high range (median 27, IQR 26,27), as were critical health literacy scores (median 7, IQR 6,8). Higher scores were reported for functional health literacy (median 8, IQR 7,9), communicative health literacy (median 9, IQR 8,9) and empowerment health literacy (median 4, IQR 3,5). Conclusions Our findings reveal modest levels of health literacy among a sample of parents/carers of primary school-aged children in a regional South Australian community. Further work is needed to understand the differential effect of parental health literacy on child health outcomes, and the types of strategies that may mitigate the impact of these barriers on a child’s healthy development.

Health literacy and participation in sports club activities among adolescents

2017 ◽  
Vol 45 (8) ◽  
pp. 854-860 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leena Paakkari ◽  
Sami Kokko ◽  
Jari Villberg ◽  
Olli Paakkari ◽  
Jorma Tynjälä
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
School Achievement ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Perceived Health ◽  
Achievement Level ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
School Aged Children ◽  
Sports Club ◽  
Literacy Methods

Aims: The aim of this research was to compare the levels of perceived health literacy among adolescents who do or do not participate in sports club activities. Organized sport club activities reach a high proportion of adolescents, and have the potential to contribute to the development of their health literacy. Methods: The cross-sectional data on health literacy among school children in Finland (aged 13 and 15, n=3852) were measured, as a part of the Health Behaviour in School-Aged Children (HBSC) study, using the Health Literacy for School-aged Children (HLSAC) instrument. Sports club participation and its association with health literacy were examined in relation to age, gender, family affluence, school achievement, and physical activity. The statistical analyses included cross-tabulation and the multilevel mixed-effects logistic regression analyses. Results: Perceived health literacy was higher among adolescents who participated in sports club activities. This conclusion was valid for boys and girls, for both age groups, among those who were physically active 6–7 days a week, had at least moderate school achievement, and those who belonged to the middle or high affluence families. From the health literacy perspective, participation in sports club activities was especially beneficial for those having low or moderate school achievement level. Conclusions: The sports club setting may work towards equalizing health literacy differences related to school achievement. However, the clubs should ensure that access is available to as many adolescents as possible; by this means they may spread beneficial influences, supporting the development of health literacy among broader population groups.

scholarly journals Health Literacy Levels among Italian Students: Monitoring and Promotion at School

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (19) ◽  
pp. 9943
Author(s):  
Veronica Velasco ◽  
Andrea Gragnano ◽  
Luca Piero Vecchio ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Policy Development ◽  
School Connectedness ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Educational Approach ◽  
Lombardy Region ◽  
School Aged Children ◽  
Whole School ◽  
Promotion Policies ◽  
Whole School Approach

Health literacy was identified as an important determinant of health, particularly for adolescents. However, more efforts are needed to monitor this construct and provide inputs for policy development. This study aims to: (a) Assess the validity and reliability of the Italian version of the Health Literacy for School-Aged Children (HLSAC-I); (b) Identify the health literacy levels among Italian students and compare them with other countries’ levels; and (c) Identify the associations between health literacy and multiple social determinants (social stratifiers, family, and school connectedness). Data came from the Health Behaviour School-Aged Children survey, carried out in the Lombardy region in northern Italy in 2018. A representative sample of 2,287 13- and 15-year-old Lombardian students was involved. The results support the validity and reliability of the HLSAC-I. A total of 18.7% of the sample reported low levels, and only 6.8% reported high levels. Italian students reported the lowest levels of health literacy compared with other countries. School connectedness and educational approach are the most relevant associated factors. This study confirms a school’s role in reducing inequalities and promoting health. It highlights the importance of monitoring health literacy and implementing health promotion policies at school through a whole-school approach.

scholarly journals A Study on the Reliability and Validity of the Korean Health Literacy Instrument for Late School-Aged Children

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (19) ◽  
pp. 10304
Author(s):  
Sook-Kyoung Park ◽  
Eun-Gyeong Kim
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Sixth Graders ◽  
Limited Health Literacy ◽  
School Aged Children ◽  
Limited Health ◽  
Difficulty Index ◽  
Fit Index ◽  
Literacy Tool

This study aimed to develop and validate the Korean Health Literacy Instrument, which measures Korean late school-aged children’s understanding capacity. The construct’s concepts were drawn from the literature review and interviews with school nurses and teachers. A survey was then conducted in 552 fifth and sixth graders in nine elementary schools, from 1 to 9 May 2014. The KR-20 coefficient for reliability, difficulty index, discrimination index, item-total correlation, and known group technique for validity were performed. An exploratory factor analysis was performed to test the construct validity of the instrument and its unidimensionality. The results reveal that a two-factor structure was appropriate for the Korean school-age health literacy tool (root mean square error of approximation = 0.06, Comparative Fit Index = 0.96, and Tucker–Lewis Index = 0.95). From the remaining 16 items, the internal consistency reliability coefficient of this instrument was 0.85, and the criterion-related validity was 0.62 (p < 0.001). The Korean health literacy instrument for late school-aged children was suitable for screening individuals who have limited health literacy. Based on the findings of this study, future studies must continue to conduct empirical investigations on the Korean health literacy instrument for late school-aged children

scholarly journals A Comparative Study on Adolescents’ Health Literacy in Europe: Findings from the HBSC Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (10) ◽  
pp. 3543 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leena Paakkari ◽  
Minna Torppa ◽  
Joanna Mazur ◽  
Zuzana Boberova ◽  
Gorden Sudeck ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Health Behavior ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Population Level ◽  
European Countries ◽  
School Aged Children ◽  
Self Rated Health ◽  
Current State ◽  
Hbsc Study ◽  
Path Models

(1) Background: There is a need for studies on population-level health literacy (HL) to identify the current state of HL within and between countries. We report comparative findings from 10 European countries (Austria, Belgium (Fl), Czechia, England, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Macedonia, Poland, and Slovakia) on adolescents’ HL and its associations with gender, family affluence (FAS), and self-rated health (SRH). (2) Methods: Representative data (N = 14,590; age 15) were drawn from the HBSC (Health Behavior in School-Aged Children) study. The associations between HL, gender, FAS, and SRH were examined via path models. (3) Results: The countries exhibited differences in HL means and in the range of scores within countries. Positive associations were found between FAS and HL, and between HL and SRH in each country. Gender was associated with differences in HL in only three countries. HL acted as a mediator between gender and SRH in four countries, and between FAS and SRH in each country. (4) Conclusions: The findings confirm that there are differences in HL levels within and between European countries, and that HL does contribute to differences in SRH. HL should be taken into account when devising evidence-informed policies and interventions to promote the health of adolescents.

scholarly journals Exploring Associated Factors of Subjective Health Literacy in School-Aged Children

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (5) ◽  
pp. 1720 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexandra Fretian ◽  
Torsten Michael Bollweg ◽  
Orkan Okan ◽  
Paulo Pinheiro ◽  
Ullrich Bauer
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Fourth Graders ◽  
Subjective Health ◽  
Social Determinant ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
School Aged Children ◽  
Related Information ◽  
Low Health Literacy ◽  
Health Related

Low health literacy is considered to lead to worse health-related outcomes and behaviors and has therefore been recognized as a social determinant of health. While health literacy and its potential determinants have been studied in adults, little research has been conducted with children. This study aims to address this research gap by investigating factors associated with children’s subjective health literacy. Cross-sectional data was collected from fourth graders at German schools with a self-report questionnaire. Sociodemographic characteristics, health-related attitudes, and motivation were analyzed. We used hierarchical multivariate linear regression to explain variance in the dependent variable “subjective health literacy”. A total of n = 907 fourth graders were surveyed. Regarding health literacy, eight out of ten participants (82.2%) reported that it was “rather easy” or “very easy” to deal with health-related information. Family affluence, but not language spoken at home, was significantly related to subjective health literacy, after controlling for confounding. Moreover, parental health orientation, self-efficacy, and motivation are factors significantly associated with health literacy. Based on the results of this study, it is hypothesized that a general motivation to learn new things about health, as well as an environment promoting health-positive behavior, might foster children’s health literacy.

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