scholarly journals The causal model of health literacy and health behavior for obesity prevention among primary school students in Bangkok, Thailand

F1000Research ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 1342
Author(s):  
Ladaporn Thongsong ◽  
Wanida Neranon
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Health Behavior ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Critical Literacy ◽  
Obesity Prevention ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Causal Model ◽  
Primary School Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
Fit Index

Background: The aim of the study was to develop a research instrument to study the levels of health literacy for obesity prevention (HLFOP), as well as health behavior for obesity prevention (HBFOP). In addition, we investigated the causal model between health literacy and health behavior for obesity prevention among primary school students in Bangkok, Thailand. Methods: A cross-sectional study among 600 participants who were primary school students (aged 9-13 years) was conducted. The participants were selected from schools in all parts of Bangkok using multi-stage random sampling technique. The research instrument to assess HLFOP and HBFOP, constructed by the researchers, were utilized for data collection. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses, and structural equation model through linear structural relationship. Results: We found that HBFOP was directly influenced by heath literacy in the category of Critical Literacy with an effect size of 0.65 (p < 0.01), and was indirectly influenced in the category of Basic Literacy and Interactive Literacy through Critical Literacy with effect sizes of 0.46 and 0.58 (p<0.01), respectively. The model was consistent with the empirical data, with Chi-Square=13.68, df=7, p=0.05721, RMSEA (root mean square error of approximation)= 0.040,  SRMR (standardized root mean square residual)= 0.017 NFI (normal fit index)=0.99, GFI (goodness of fit index)=0.99, and AGFI (adjusted goodness of fit index)=0.97. Conclusions: HLFOP was influential on HBFOP in primary school students in the Bangkok Metropolis. The categories that were particularly influential were: 1) Basic Literacy: accessing health information skills; 2) Interactive Literacy: communication skills; and 3) Critical Literacy: media literacy and self-management skills.

scholarly journals A causal relationship model of health literacy and health behavior for obesity prevention among primary school students in Bangkok, Thailand

F1000Research ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 1342
Author(s):  
Ladaporn Thongsong ◽  
Wanida Neranon
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Health Behavior ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Critical Literacy ◽  
Obesity Prevention ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Primary School Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
Relationship Model ◽  
Fit Index

Background: The aim of the study was to develop a research instrument to study the levels of health literacy for obesity prevention (HLFOP), as well as health behavior for obesity prevention (HBFOP). In addition, we investigated the causal relationship model between health literacy and health behavior for obesity prevention among primary school students in Bangkok, Thailand. Methods: A cross-sectional study among 600 participants who were primary school students (aged 9-13 years) was conducted. The participants were selected from schools in all parts of Bangkok using multi-stage random sampling technique. The research instrument to assess HLFOP and HBFOP, constructed by the researchers, were utilized for data collection. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses, and structural equation model through linear structural relationship. Results: We found that HBFOP was directly influenced by heath literacy in the category of Critical Literacy with an effect size of 0.65 (p < 0.01), and was indirectly influenced in the category of Basic Literacy and Interactive Literacy through Critical Literacy with effect sizes of 0.46 and 0.58 (p<0.01), respectively. The model was consistent with the empirical data, with Chi-Square=13.68, df=7, p=0.05721, RMSEA (root mean square error of approximation)= 0.040,  SRMR (standardized root mean square residual)= 0.017 NFI (normal fit index)=0.99, GFI (goodness of fit index)=0.99, and AGFI (adjusted goodness of fit index)=0.97. Conclusions: HLFOP was influential on HBFOP in primary school students in the Bangkok Metropolis. The categories that were particularly influential were: 1) Basic Literacy: accessing health information skills; 2) Interactive Literacy: communication skills; and 3) Critical Literacy: media literacy and self-management skills.

scholarly journals PERILAKU HIDUP SEHAT DAN PRESTASI BELAJAR SISWA SEKOLAH DASAR

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 113-122
Author(s):  
Abdul Rahmat ◽  
Mardia Bin Smith ◽  
Maryam Rahim
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Health Behavior ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Primary School Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
Healthy Life ◽  
Healthy Development ◽  
Healthy Growth ◽  
Primary School Age ◽  
Children's Activities

Healthy life behavior amongst primary school students need to be reviewed concerning that healthy behavior at primary school age as a basic foundation for the healthy growth and development. Growth and healthy development would be enabling conditions for a variety of children's activities, including learning. This research aimed to grasp an overview of the correlation between health behavior and academic achievement of students. This research design was correlational with a sample size of 30 students. Based on the analysis of data, there is a significant correlation between health behavior and academic achievement of students. In this case the better the health behavior of students, the better the academic achievement.

scholarly journals Health Literacy and Oral Health in Primary School Students of District 14 in Tehran, Iran

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 229-237 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Goodarzi ◽  
SS. Tavafian ◽  
A. Hidarnia ◽  
H. Ziaoddini ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Primary School Students ◽  
School Students

FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH SCHOOL REFUSAL BEHAVIOUR IN PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
School Refusal ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Primary School Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
School Factors ◽  
School Refusal Behavior ◽  
Factors Associated

The aim of this study was to identify the factors associated with school refusal behavior in primary school students. Student’s self-report and teacher’s measures were implemented; and students were recruited from 20 primary schools in six districts in Selangor, Malaysia. The survey was conducted at the end of school term in 2016, with a total of 915 students from Year 4 and Year 5 participating. The sample of students had been absent from school for more than 15% of school days in the current year. Pearson correlation shows a significant relationship between academic achievement and school satisfaction toward school refusal behavior. The findings of this study suggest that academic difficulties and dissatisfaction towards school environment could be the important risk factors for school refusal behavior. The present study underscores the importance of early detection and intervention as measures to reduce school refusal. Finally, the findings imply that the role of school factors should always be taken into account in connection with school refusal behaviour.

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