Modelling health literacy on conceptualizations of scientific literacy

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (5) ◽  
pp. 1210-1219
Author(s):  
Inga Ploomipuu ◽  
Jack Holbrook ◽  
Miia Rannikmäe
Keyword(s):  
Science Education ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Scientific Literacy ◽  
General Public ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Education For All ◽  
Educational Levels ◽  
Definition Of Health ◽  
Definition Of

Abstract This paper recognizes the need to promote health literacy as the goal of health education for all, at all educational levels. It particularly explores the meaning of health literacy, based on the literature and seeks to put forward a new meaning, applicable for the general public with further considerations for healthcare professionals. The vision and scope of health literacy is promoted as the goal for health education, reflecting on a comparison with scientific literacy (SL) and science education. A model is proposed interrelating health education, health literacy, science education and science literacy and discusses areas where health literacy is seen as having attributes beyond SL. A revised definition of health literacy is proposed.

Considerations for a New Definition of Health Literacy

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Pleasant ◽  
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Rima E. Rudd ◽  
Catina O'Leary ◽  
Michael K. Paasche-Orlow ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Definition Of Health ◽  
Definition Of

scholarly journals Health Education in Bophuthatswana

Curationis ◽  
1979 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Robertson ◽  
A.N. Lekgetha
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Definition Of Health ◽  
Definition Of

Forms of health education have been practised for as long as man has been in existence. These forms o f health education that are part of a culture to ensure its survival may not be comparable with a modern-day definition of health education. They are, nevertheless, firmly entrenched and make change difficult.

scholarly journals Health promotion and health education: Theory and practice

2003 ◽  
Vol 60 (4) ◽  
pp. 455-460
Author(s):  
Bojana Beric ◽  
Andjelka Dzeletovic
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Health Determinants ◽  
World Conference ◽  
Health Promotion And Education ◽  
The World ◽  
Education Theory ◽  
Definition Of Health ◽  
Definition Of

Background. Since health promotion and health education are developing concepts around the world, the purpose of this paper was to compare theory and practice, at certain point in time in various countries. Methods. Data were collected using the structured direct interview. We approached 16 participants at the XVI World Conference on Health Promotion and Education. The responses of 11 participants were analyzed. Results. Health promotion is a separate profession in 4 out of 11 countries. Physicians are responsible for health promotion and education in all 11 countries. School was identified as a health promotion setting in all 11 countries, while community and hospital in 10. The Ottawa Charter (1986) guided the definition of health promotion for all participants, while 7 participants defined health promotion and health education differently. Conclusion. Unified definition of terms may allow similar practice at the international level; comprehensive approach to health includes all aspects of health, determinants, settings and practitioners; there occurs the need for health education as a separate profession globally.

scholarly journals Promoting health literacy with orofacial myofunctional patients

2007 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-36
Author(s):  
Hope Reed ◽  
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Poor Health ◽  
Positive Growth ◽  
At Risk Populations ◽  
Definition Of Health ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Poor Health Literacy ◽  
Literate Society

The definition of health literacy is provided along with information substantiating its importance. Focused initiatives, the consequences of poor health literacy, and at-risk populations are briefly discussed. The focus of this article is the application of health literacy principles to the discipline of orofacial myology and how the promotion of health literacy facilitates positive growth for patients, orfacial myologists, and the professions. The article concludes with a vision for a health literate society.

Collaboration: An Alternative Value and its Implications for Health Education

1981 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 183-193 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alvin Winder ◽  
Nellie B. Kanno
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Ecological Perspective ◽  
Health Educators ◽  
Specific Content ◽  
A Value ◽  
Social Ecological ◽  
Health Promoting ◽  
Definition Of Health ◽  
Definition Of

It is the purpose of this paper to define health as a value, to give the value a specific content and meaning and to discuss the implications of the definition of health for the field of health education. The goal of good health cannot be achieved in societies that live by either the value of competition or collectivism. An alternative value, collaboration, can lead to healthful behavior. Collaboration is defined as involving consciousness, choice, commitment and caring. Health educators who are committed to this value tend to share a social ecological perspective. This perspective requires that they help people challenge health damaging conditions and provide opportunities for them to work toward health promoting activities.

Health Ownership: A Concept Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 413-419
Author(s):  
Gisele Tlusty ◽  
Kathleen M. Hanna
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Healthcare Delivery ◽  
The United States ◽  
Concept Analysis ◽  
Conceptual Definition ◽  
Definition Of Health ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Improve Health

Health ownership has been discussed by authors in many disciplines, but a definition does not currently exist for this concept. The purpose of this concept analysis was to explore health ownership in the context of healthcare delivery in the United States. Walker and Avant’s method was used to identify the defining attributes, antecedents, consequences, and empirical referents. Cases are provided to show a conceptual definition of health ownership. This concept analysis allows healthcare professionals to improve health outcomes by guiding individuals to take accountability, control, and accept responsibility for their health.

scholarly journals Contextualizing an expanded definition of health literacy among adolescents in the health care setting

2012 ◽  
Vol 27 (6) ◽  
pp. 961-974 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. M. Massey ◽  
M. Prelip ◽  
B. M. Calimlim ◽  
E. S. Quiter ◽  
D. C. Glik
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Care Setting ◽  
Health Care Setting ◽  
Definition Of Health ◽  
Definition Of

Elaborating a Definition of Health Literacy: A Commentary

2003 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 119-120 ◽  
Author(s):  
CHRISTINA ZARCADOOLAS ◽  
ANDREW PLEASANT ◽  
DAVID S. GREER
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Definition Of Health ◽  
Definition Of
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