scholarly journals Health Literacy Profile and educational intervention as a prevention action for Type2 Diabetes

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
S D Dowlut ◽  
M B D Balcou Debussche ◽  
X D Debussche
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Action Planning ◽  
Diabetes Type 2 ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Cardiovascular Risks ◽  
Eligibility Criteria ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
Type2 Diabetes

Abstract Diabetes Type 2 is being categorized as a health crisis in Mauritius where 22.8% of the population suffers from it coupled with a 19.5% who are pre-diabetic. Government is already spending a huge proportion of the national budget in care of diabetic patients. Since one of the known means to better control diabetes is structured diabetes education, we tested the “learning nests” as a prevention measure for Type2 Diabetes. The “learning nests” is a structured health education programme which takes into account both biomedical and psychosocial dimensions which has already proved its effectiveness in other countries and it is theoretically based on socio-constructivism, social contextualization, empowerment and action planning. Health literacy refers to the capacity to access, understand and use health related information to make appropriate health decisions. A concept which is highly correlated to the health outcomes of a population since it addresses necessary competencies to maintain oneself in good health. The objectives of the educational sessions were to educate people on the risk factors of diabetes and at the same time these people can disseminate the knowledge acquired in their social environment. Six educational sessions were organized for 30 participants whereby the main eligibility criteria was age > =18 years. A qualitative study was conducted with the participants to analyse the learning process as well as their health literacy competencies in terms of access, comprehension and evaluation of health information. The study was conducted before and after three structured educational sessions based on cardiovascular risks, Physical Activities and managing fat intake. The findings show that these learning situations when contextualized can prove to be promising, in terms of health actions being undertaken by participants and improvement in health literacy competences in a middle-income country like Mauritius. Key messages Improvement of Health Literacy level can decrease the prevalence of Diabetes. Structured Health Education can help in improving health literacy.

scholarly journals Health Literate Child: Transforming Teaching in School Health Education

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 331 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zanda Rubene ◽  
Inese Stars ◽  
Liva Goba
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Health Education ◽  
School Health ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Concept Of Health ◽  
School Health Education ◽  
Specific Teaching ◽  
School Learning ◽  
Teachers Professional Development ◽  
Teaching Learning

<p><em>Health literacy and health education are reciprocally connected concepts in modern scientific discourse. Educational institutions, especially schools, are defined as one of the main arenas for the development and promotion of the child’s health literacy. Thus, health literacy, conceptualized as the outcome of school learning, becomes the aim of school health education. As concept of health literacy becomes more complicated its attainment requires more advanced and specific teaching methods, which, in its turn, demands transformations in teacher education and teachers’ professional development as well as to perceive the child as an active participant in the teaching/learning process. Good health literacy leads to the child empowerment. </em></p><p> </p>

scholarly journals Young adult health literacy on health promotion as social determinant of health: Challenges for health education practice in Lithuania

2018 ◽  
Vol 40 ◽  
pp. 02005
Author(s):  
J. Cesnaviciene ◽  
A. Kalinkeviciene ◽  
S. Ustilaite
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Strong Association ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Social Determinant ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Adult Health

A synthesis of theory, research, and practice shows that education is linked to better health through individuals’ increased health knowledge and healthy behaviour. Health literacy is put forward as the central mediator between education and health. Scientific studies have shown a strong association between the levels of health literacy and health outcomes. The aim of the study is to identify the levels of health literacy on health promotion among Lithuania’s young adults. The anonymous self-reported questionnaire survey was carried out in the period of 2014-2015. The research sample involved 842 young adults aged 18-29. Health literacy was measured using an HLS-EU-Q-47 questionnaire. The research studies suggest that less than half of Lithuanian young adults have sufficient or excellent health literacy on health promotion, which is essential in maintaining good health and the quality of life. These findings are important evidence that health education should become a priority area at all levels of educational process at every stage of the life: from childhood through adulthood.

Health Literacy and Health Education in Schools: Collaboration for Action

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Elaine Auld ◽  
Marin P. Allen ◽  
Cicily Hampton ◽  
J. Henry Montes ◽  
Cherylee Sherry ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Health Education

scholarly journals Health literacy level in a various nephrology population from Québec: predialysis clinic, in-centre hemodialysis and home dialysis; a transversal monocentric observational study

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Annabel Boyer ◽  
Yannick Begin ◽  
Julie Dupont ◽  
Mathieu Rousseau-Gagnon ◽  
Nicolas Fernandez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Significant Proportion ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Sufficient Information ◽  
Home Dialysis ◽  
Limited Health Literacy ◽  
Limited Health

Abstract Background Health literacy refers to the ability of individuals to gain access to, use, and understand health information and services in order to maintain a good health. It is especially important in nephrology due to the complexity of chronic kidney disease (CKD). The present study sought to define health literacy levels in patients followed in predialysis clinic, in-center dialysis (ICHD), peritoneal dialysis (PD) and home hemodialysis (HHD). Methods This transversal monocentric observational study analysed 363 patients between October 2016 and April 2017. The Brief Health Literacy Screen (BHLS) and the Health Literacy Questionnaire (HLQ) were used to measure health literacy. Multivariate linear regressions were used to compare the mean scores on the BHLS and HLQ, across the four groups. Results Patients on PD had a significantly higher BHLS’score than patients on ICHD (p = 0.04). HLQ’s scores differed across the groups: patients on HHD (p = 0.01) and PD (p = 0.002) were more likely to feel understood by their healthcare providers. Compared to ICHD, patients on HHD were more likely to have sufficient information to manage their health (p = 0.02), and patients in the predialysis clinic were more likely to report high abilities for health information appraisal (p < 0.001). Conclusion In a monocentric study, there is a significant proportion of CKD patients, especially in predialysis clinic and in-centre hemodialysis, with limited health literacy. Patients on home dialysis (HHD and PD) had a higher level of health literacy compared to the other groups.

scholarly journals Community-based intervention to prevent the incidence of Non-Communicable Diseases in the migrant population: Pilot study in Valencia (Spain)

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
A Gil-Salmerón
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Host Country ◽  
Health Care Access ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
Community Services ◽  
Migrant Population ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases ◽  
Life Years

Abstract Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) are prevalent in the migrant population with increased years of residency in the host country. In this regard, health education and lifestyle interventions have proven to be cost-effective modifying risk factors. The Spanish pilot of the Mig-HealthCare project directly aims to reduce the prevalence of NCDs reducing the well-known “healthy migrant effect” by increasing the levels of health literacy and also turning the lifestyles of the participants into healthier habits in the host country. The Mig-HealthCare pilot in Spain is a one-month group-based Health Education and Lifestyle Intervention to prevent the incidence of non-communicable diseases in Migrant and refugee populations addressing their Acculturation Process (HELP-MAP). Consequently, the pilot intervention addressing 4 topics: health literacy, physical activity, dietary patterns and strategies for coping with stress. The implementation of the pilot will be carried out in two different community services (i) one NGO providing care and accommodation for asylum seekers and (ii) three social care units within primary health care centres. Furthermore, following the Mig-Healthcare study protocol evaluation will focus on acculturation strategies, level of health literacy, physical exercise, change in diet, use of health care access and Quality-Adjusted life-years (QALY)

WHO European Health Literacy Action Plan

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
K Sørensen ◽  
A Koylyu ◽  
B Mikkelsen
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Swot Analysis ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Action Planning ◽  
Regional Office ◽  
Member States ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
European Health ◽  
Other World ◽  
Action Networks

Abstract Background Grounded in the last decade's health literacy developments; the work of the European health literacy action networks on measurement and NCDs as well as the newly adopted European Health Literacy Roadmap and resolution agreed upon by their 53 Member States in 2019, the WHO European Region continues its investment in health literacy. A WHO European health literacy action plan is under development to be launched in 2021. The action plan implies concrete actions for Member States on how to develop health literate populations and societies. Methods Based on co-creation principles, the development of the action plan is conducted by stakeholders from a wide range of fields and disciplines. Lead by the WHO European Regional Office, the process includes an initial stakeholder meeting, iterative technical consultations with experts and the wider stakeholder community and Member State consultations. The analytical methods integrate a SWOT-analysis, future scenario thinking and long-sight action planning approaches as well as application of health literacy analytics. Results The results of the initial analytical steps will be presented such as the SWOT analysis, the future scenarios and associated recommendations on how to create health literate populations and societies in Europe. Additionally, the outline of the draft of the European health literacy action plan will be open for discussion and input. Conclusions Through an iterative process, the European health literacy action plan is co-produced by multiple actors through a series of consultations facilitating ownership and accountability. The European health literacy action plan can be an inspiration and a model for other world regions.

scholarly journals Association of Health Literacy with the Implementation of Exercise during the Declaration of COVID-19 State of Emergency among Japanese Community-Dwelling Old-Old Adults

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 2100
Author(s):  
Daijo Shiratsuchi ◽  
Hyuma Makizako ◽  
Yuki Nakai ◽  
Yoshiaki Taniguchi ◽  
Tomomi Akanuma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Mail Survey ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Exercise Group ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Model ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
State Of Emergency ◽  
Old Adults

Health literacy is important for promoting and maintaining good health in old-old adults. It may influence the implementation of exercise in the coronavirus disease epidemic. The present cross-sectional study investigated the association of each dimension of health literacy with the implementation of exercise during the declaration of a state of emergency due to coronavirus disease in community-dwelling old-old adults. We collected data from 483 community-dwelling old-old adults (52.8% women) aged between 77 and 99 years who participated in a mail survey. Participants were divided into exercise or nonexercise groups based on the implementation of exercise during the declaration of a state of emergency. Health literacy was assessed using a 14-item health literacy scale. There were 327 (67.7%) participants in the exercise group and 156 (32.3%) in the nonexercise group. A significantly higher score of health literacy was observed in the exercise group than in the nonexercise group (communicative health literacy score = 14.0 ± 3.6 vs. 12.7 ± 3.8, p = 0.001). In a multivariate logistic regression model adjusted for potential confounders, high communicative health literacy scores were significantly associated with the implementation of exercise during the declaration of a state of emergency (odds ratio = 1.88, 95% confidence interval = 1.20–2.93). Approximately two-thirds of community-dwelling old-old adults implement exercise during the declaration of a state of emergency. High communicative health literacy was associated with the implementation of exercise during this period.

Defining Taiwanese children’s health literacy abilities from a health promotion perspective

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 69-80 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li-Ling Liao ◽  
Chieh-Hsing Liu ◽  
Chi-Chia Cheng ◽  
Tzu-Chau Chang
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Life Experiences ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Operational Definition ◽  
Children's Health ◽  
Functional Health ◽  
Children’S Health ◽  
Measurement Tool

Background: Health literacy is related to health inequality, health behaviors, and health status. Globally, health literacy has primarily focused on adults and has been based on the medical model. It is necessary to understand children’s life experiences as they relate to health; thus, this study attempted to evaluate and describe the health literacy abilities of sixth-graders in Taiwan. Methods: Interviews were conducted with 10 teachers and 11 caregivers, and focus groups were conducted with 32 children. Health literacy abilities corresponding to real-life situations were identified from life skills and the Taiwanese Curriculum Guidelines for health education. Three expert meetings were held to redefine children’s health literacy using a health promotion perspective and confirmed indicators. Results: An operational definition of three aspects of children’s health literacy and 25 abilities was proposed: 11 functional health literacy abilities (e.g. understands the connection between personal health care behaviors and health); seven interactive health literacy abilities (e.g. obtains and understands information from various channels); and seven critical health literacy abilities (e.g. analyzes the relationship between personal needs and diet choices for a balanced diet). These indicators cover 10 health education categories. Conclusions: These findings highlight the importance of understanding Taiwanese children’s health literacy, and the urgency of developing an appropriate measurement tool. The definition and indicators in this study were identified using a child-centered approach focusing on children’s real-life experiences. The result serves as a solid basis for the development of the Taiwan Children’s Health Literacy Scale, and provides information for the decision-making sector on health education.

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