Emphasizing the child in child health literacy research

2016 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefania Velardo ◽  
Murray Drummond
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Child Health ◽  
Important Determinant ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Future Health ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Younger Age ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Literacy Research

Child health literacy is a ‘hot topic’ of late, as researchers and practitioners work to attain an equitable and healthy future. Health literacy emphasizes the wide range of skills that people need to access, understand, evaluate and use health information to promote good health. In light of the recognition that health literacy is an important determinant of health for adults, addressing child health literacy early on is essential to maximize future health outcomes. Meeting children’s specific needs arguably includes the delivery of information that can be easily accessed and understood by younger age groups. While much academic discourse pertains to the importance of building parental health literacy, there is less literature that explicitly focuses on child-centred health literacy. On the premise that health literacy is an asset, this paper provides an argument for investing in children’s health literacy by working with children to encourage meaningful contributions in research and practice.

Health Literacy Research and Practice: A Needed Paradigm Shift

2015 ◽  
Vol 30 (12) ◽  
pp. 1176-1180 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Pleasant ◽  
Jennifer Cabe ◽  
Kavita Patel ◽  
Jennifer Cosenza ◽  
Richard Carmona
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Paradigm Shift ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Literacy Research

scholarly journals Health Literacy in Younger Age Groups: Health Care Perceptions: Informed People Will Be More Prepared People

OALib ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 07 (03) ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Cecília Nunes ◽  
Cristina Vaz de Almeida ◽  
Célia Belim
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Younger Age

scholarly journals Razlike u zdravstvenim pokazateljima kod nogometaša mlađih i starijih od 30 godina / Differences in health indicators in football players younger and older than 30 years

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tonći Grgurinović ◽  
Joško Sindik
Keyword(s):  
Age Groups ◽  
Health Indicators ◽  
Football Players ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Health Prevention ◽  
Prevention Measures ◽  
Football Clubs ◽  
Younger Age ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Two Age Groups

Numerous studies show that wide range of anthropological characteristics and health indicators significantly affects the success in football. Therefore, constant monitoring of these indicators provides to the coaches the information useful for the planning of the training process, adjusted to concrete athletes. This study explores selected morphological, physiological characteristics and health (MPH) indicators of adult football players of various levels of sporting excellence. The aim of the study was to determine the differences in MPH indicators, as well as their correlation, stratified according to the age group of the athletes. The different profiles of players were identified, in relation to selected MPH indicators. A sample of 813 male players is examined, 362 in the age group 17-30 years (M±SD 21.48±3.51) and 451 aged over 30 years (43.84±9.17), from Zagreb football clubs, included in medical examination at the Clinic for Occupational Health and Sport. Several differences in MPH are found between two age groups, mainly in direction more desirable features in younger age group. The results provide important information for planning training, but also for health prevention measures.

scholarly journals Urinary retention concomitant with methamphetamine use: a case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayotunde Olumide Ojo ◽  
Adesegun Lawrence Ajasa ◽  
Rilwan Babatunde Oladipupo ◽  
Nicholas Oluwaseyi Aderinto
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Urinary Retention ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Lower Abdominal Pain ◽  
Dramatic Improvement ◽  
Methamphetamine Use ◽  
Brief Assessment ◽  
Younger Age ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Patient Reported

Abstract Background Urinary retention is a condition in which impaired emptying of the bladder results in postvoid residual urine. It can be acute or chronic urinary retention. There have been only scattered case studies that have described urinary retention resulting from methamphetamine use. This case report is aimed at raising awareness about methamphetamine abuse as an important factor in the aetiological considerations when evaluating cases of urinary retention among healthy younger age groups. Case presentation We report a patient who had acute urinary retention after brief amphetamine use. A 26-year-old Nigerian man presented at the emergency room on account of an inability to pass urine and lower abdominal pain. Before this incident, the patient reported a recent ingestion of amphetamine to achieve weight reduction and a fit body. A week after use, he started to experience difficulty passing out urine hence necessitating a visit to the emergency department. After a brief assessment, physical examination revealed a man in painful distress with mild suprapubic fullness. He had a successful passage of a urethral catheter for continuous bladder drainage with dramatic improvement in his symptoms. He was subsequently discontinued on methamphetamine use and referred to a urologist for further evaluation. Conclusion Most cases of urinary retention are diagnosed clinically and are rarely missed. But because urinary retention is associated with a wide range of aetiological factors, clinicians need to be aware of the effects of certain drugs in the aetiology of urinary retention. In the management of a case of urinary retention in the younger age group, clinicians should enquire about a history of drug use, the drug of particular interest being methamphetamine, and also employ the use of urodynamic studies in the evaluation of such cases.

scholarly journals Moving Health Literacy Research and Practice towards a Vision of Equity, Precision and Transparency

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (20) ◽  
pp. 7650
Author(s):  
Shuaijun Guo ◽  
Xiaoming Yu ◽  
Orkan Okan
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Life Course ◽  
Open Science ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Translation Strategies ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Translation Strategies ◽  
Health Initiatives ◽  
Literacy Research

Over the past two decades, health literacy research has gained increasing attention in global health initiatives to reduce health disparities. While it is well-documented that health literacy is associated with health outcomes, most findings are generated from cross-sectional data. Along with the increasing importance of health literacy in policy, there is a lack of specificity and transparency about how to improve health literacy in practice. In this study, we are calling for a shift of current research paradigms from judging health literacy levels towards observing how health literacy skills are developed over the life course and practised in the real world. This includes using a life-course approach, integrating the rationale of precision public health, applying open science practice, and promoting actionable knowledge translation strategies. We show how a greater appreciation for these paradigms promises to advance health literacy research and practice towards an equitable, precise, transparent, and actionable vision.

scholarly journals Welcome to the Journal HLRP: Health Literacy Research and Practice

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. e14-e15
Author(s):  
Michael K. Paasche-Orlow ◽  
Cynthia Baur ◽  
Howard Cabral ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Literacy Research

scholarly journals Relationship Between Socio-Demographic Characteristics, Reproductive Health Behaviors, and Health Literacy of Women in Serbia

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Milena Maricic ◽  
Goran Stojanovic ◽  
Vanja Pazun ◽  
Milos Stepović ◽  
Ognjen Djordjevic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Multivariate Regression Analysis ◽  
Hpv Infection ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Cross Sectional

Introduction: Health literacy of women can significantly affect different aspects of reproductive health. The aim of this study was the assessment of relationship of health literacy, socio-demographic characteristics and reproductive health behaviors of women in Serbia.Methodology: This was a cross-sectional study on a random sample of women aged 18 and over from the territories of three Serbian regions, stratified according to age groups, region and type of settlement. A standardized version of the European Health Literacy Survey Questionnaire (HLS-EU-Q47) was used in assessing health literacy of women.Results: Based on the calculated index of health literacy, 9.6% of respondents had inadequate health literacy. Inadequate levels of health literacy were more common in women living in rural areas (OR = 1.111) and the poorer classes (OR = 5.122). Employed women (OP = 1.249), with good health (OR = 1.512) with a degree (OR = 1.535) had bigger odds to have adequate health literacy. Multivariate regression analysis showed the following significant predictors: commitment to the chosen gynecologist (OR = 1.530), contraceptive use (OR = 1.020), knowledge of the damages that could be caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) (OR = 1.578), awareness of vaccine availability against HPV infection (OR = 1.217) and following the health-related topics (OR = 2.350).Conclusion: Limited levels of health literacy were significantly higher among middle-aged women, among those living in rural areas, among women who rated their health as poor or very poor, and who exhibited more negative patterns of reproductive health behavior, indicating the need for implementation of prevention programs and strategies with the aim of increasing the level of health literacy.

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