The SCI Café, Health Literacy Education, and Translational Team Science

2021 ◽  
pp. 7-21
Author(s):  
Sharon A. Croisant ◽  
Amber L. Anthony ◽  
Chantele R. Singleton ◽  
Joseph A. Kotarba
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Literacy Education ◽  
Team Science

scholarly journals An International Review to Characterize the Role, Responsibilities, and Optimal Setting for Health Literacy Mediators

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 2333794X2110254
Author(s):  
Madeline Spencer ◽  
Nenagh Kemp ◽  
Vaughan Cruickshank ◽  
Claire Otten ◽  
Rosie Nash
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Literacy Development ◽  
Recent Literature ◽  
Important Determinant ◽  
Literacy Education ◽  
International Review ◽  
Optimal Setting ◽  
Role Responsibilities ◽  
The Life Course

Health literacy is a critically important determinant of health and is influenced by access to supportive social networks and services. Global investment in education throughout the life course is required to support health literacy development. The aim of this review is to characterize the role, responsibilities, and the optimal setting for the emergent role of a Health Literacy Mediator (HLM). A scoping review of recent literature was conducted. The review revealed a lack of consensus on who should be teaching health literacy, and variability in confidence when teaching health literacy. Professionals reported facing barriers such as a lack of time, a lack of knowledge, and recognized that the health literacy needs of children worldwide are not being met. Further research into the role of HLM is required to determine who is best suited to this role and what their responsibilities will be to ensure consistent health literacy education.

scholarly journals Health literacy education for children: acceptability of a school-based program in oral health

2007 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-59 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariko Naito ◽  
Takeo Nakayama ◽  
Nobuyuki Hamajima
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Literacy Education ◽  
School Based

Health literacy education: the impact of synchronous instruction

2016 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 100-121 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tricia Lantzy
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Literacy Instruction ◽  
Literacy Education ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Confidence Levels ◽  
Face To Face Instruction ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Synchronous Online

Purpose This paper aims to examine the integration of librarian-led health literacy instruction into an undergraduate course, focusing specifically on how the method of instruction impacts learning outcomes and self-reported confidence levels in completing a course assignment. Undergraduate students struggle to critically evaluate online health information in an increasingly diffuse information landscape. Assessing the success of different instructional techniques aimed at building these abilities can guide pedagogical choices and provide new opportunities to increase health literacy skills in a variety of library user populations. Design/methodology/approach A quasi-experimental research design with pre- and post-tests and a participant survey was used to compare one-shot information literacy instruction techniques in two hybrid sections of a kinesiology course. One class received a traditional, face-to-face librarian-led session and the other a synchronous online instructional session through web conferencing. Findings There were no significant differences in student learning between the in-person and online groups. Students in both conditions demonstrated an extremely significant increase from pre-test to post-test scores, suggesting that librarian-led instruction in either format can lead to substantial learning of online health literacy skills. Survey results showed no significant differences in confidence levels following instruction and suggest that both methods of instruction provide a positive learning experience for students. Originality/value This study provides evidence that synchronous online instruction can be as effective as face-to-face instruction in teaching students to evaluate health-related information resources. These findings are valuable for librarians in a variety of settings who are considering providing health literacy education in an online environment.

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