scholarly journals Health literacy and health related lifestyle among nursing students

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 42-46
Author(s):  
Tamara Štemberger Kolnik ◽  
Dejan Hozjan ◽  
Katarina Babnik
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Health System ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Health Related Behaviors ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Screening Questions ◽  
System Variables ◽  
And Behavior

AbstractIntroduction. Nursing students are an important population for the study of health literacy and health-related behaviours. On one hand, they are a population of young adults, that is starting to independently take care of their own health and on the other hand, they are becoming professionals who will provide support and pass knowledge to people making changes in their lifestyle in order to preserve their health or to manage a disease. The focus of this research is therefore oriented towards the study of health literacy and behavior related to health in the population of nursing students.Material and methods. We have studied health literacy and behaviour related to health on a sample of 337 students from the health care study programmes in Slovenia. We utilised two instruments to measure students’ health literacy (Health Literacy Screening Questions and Quick assessment of literacy and primary care – Newest vital sign) and a scale to measure health-related behaviors.Results. Factor analysis identified three dimensions of health literacy: the understanding of health or disease, the understanding of the instructions received in the health system and the orientation within the health system. Variables related to health literacy and health-related behaviors are closely connected.Discussion and conclusion. The education of nursing students should put emphasis on the topics of health literacy and their own health care. It should also support and encourage students to maintain healthy living habits, as they themselves should set an example of what they teach the patients.

scholarly journals Mixed methods assessment of impact on health awareness in adult childhood cancer survivors after viewing their personalized digital treatment summary and follow-up recommendations

BMC Cancer ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Helena M. Linge ◽  
Cecilia Follin
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Childhood Cancer ◽  
Childhood Cancer Survivors ◽  
The Self ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Treatment Summary

Abstract Background The survival rate after childhood cancer has improved to 80%. The majority of childhood cancer survivors (CCS) will experience late complications which require follow up care, including access to their individual cancer treatment summary. The need to understand CCS needs and preferences in terms of ways to receive information e.g. digitally, becomes important. This study aims to through a mixed methods approach a) examine how CCS’ health awareness was impacted by viewing their personalized digital treatment summary and follow-up recommendations, b) explore E health literacy, and c) determine self-reported survivorship experiences and health care usage. Methods Survivors with a recent visit to the Late effects clinic were eligible for the study (n = 70). A representative sample of primary diagnoses were invited (n = 28). 16 CCS were enrolled. Recent medical visits, e health literacy and impressions of the digital treatment summary were assessed by a survey in conjunction with viewing their digital treatment summary on a computer screen. Their experience of reading and understanding their digital treatment summary in the context of their health related survivorship experiences were assessed in focus groups. The transcribed data was analyzed with conventional qualitative content analysis. Results The self-reported medical problems largely reflected that, only 6,3% reported no cancer-related reasons for seeking medical attention. Of the medical specialists, the primary care physician was the most frequently visited specialist (68.8%). High E health literacy was not associated with treatment features but with educational level (p = 0.003, CI: 3.9–14.6) and sex (p = 0.022, CI: − 13.6- -1.3). All survivors graded the digital treatment summary above average in terms of being valuable, agreeable and comprehensive. The focus group interviews identified three themes: 1) The significance of information, 2) The impact of awareness; and 3) Empowerment. Conclusions Reading the treatment summaries furthered the survivors understanding of their health situation and consequently aided empowerment. A digital treatment summary, provided by knowledgeable health care professionals, may increase the self-managed care and adherence to follow-up recommendations. Further insights into e health literacy in larger samples of CCS may determine to what extent health-related information can be communicated via digital resources to this at risk population.

scholarly journals Health Literacy and Use of Preventative Care of Female Undergraduate Nursing vs. Non-Nursing Students

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 22
Author(s):  
Kristen Eden ◽  
Michelle Mann ◽  
Gina Miller ◽  
Sam Abraham
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Medical Knowledge ◽  
Preventative Care ◽  
Female Undergraduate ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Undergraduate Nursing ◽  
Basic Medical Knowledge

Background: Health literacy and use of preventative care are important aspects of health care. Health literacy, or the ability to understand basic medical knowledge, affects a person’s understanding and use of preventative health care. Aim: This study was designed to investigate the perception of health literacy and use of preventative care resources by female undergraduate college students. Method: This is a quantitative, non-experimental descriptive research study with a cross-sectional design. A 30-item demographic yes or no and a Likert-type scale was used to survey 62 female college students living in a dormitory. The goal was to discover if additional education is needed to obtain optimal utilization of health care resources for this population. Result: Surveying the undergraduate nursing and non-nursing students helped raise awareness of health literacy of the female students. Conclusion: Understanding the use of preventative care resources by this population may influence the way nursing interventions are formulated.

scholarly journals Building bridges takes time: Views of healthcare professionals on health literacy and migration

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
A Baumeister ◽  
A Aldin ◽  
D Chakraverty ◽  
ÜS Seven ◽  
G Anapa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Health System ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Time Pressure ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Situational Factors ◽  
Recommended Treatment ◽  
Treatment Situation

Abstract Background Health literacy is an output of individual resources and capabilities, situational factors, environmental conditions, and the requirements of the health care system. As migration continues to increase globally, successful interaction between healthcare professionals and migrants can be important for a sustainable and resource-oriented promotion of health literacy. This study aims to explore challenges, needs and applied solutions of healthcare professionals in the interaction with migrants in Germany. Methods Five focus group discussions were conducted in Cologne, Germany. Participants were healthcare professionals (n = 30), including general practitioners, medical specialists in inpatient and outpatient care, and nurses. Discussions were audio recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed by qualitative content analysis. Preliminary results Participants reported a lack of time and general uncertainty in dealing with the health literacy-related needs of the target population. Assumptions on discrimination through the health system and restrictive gender roles on the patients’ side were additional key challenges for a successful interaction. To bridge these barriers, some participants reported to invest time even beyond systemic conditions; most wished for professional interpreters or cultural mediators. Participants who themselves were migrants found this helpful for communicating information to patients and improving patients’ confidence in the recommended treatment. Using clinical staff as lay interpreters outside their own treatment situation was rated critical, as it can be associated with a considerable burden due to a further time restriction for their actual tasks. Conclusions Preliminary findings reveal that general problems in the health care setting (e.g. time pressure, ensuring patients’ compliance) can occur more intensively in migrant patients. Health professionals require support through the provision of state-funded professional interpreters. Key messages Health literacy related challenges become more visible in the context of migration and reveal general issues in the German health system that need to be solved for the benefit of the entire population. Research on health literacy in the context of migration is important in order to ensure the promotion and maintenance of health equally and effectively across populations.

Health literacy among Danish university students enrolled in health-related study programmes

2017 ◽  
Vol 45 (8) ◽  
pp. 831-838 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lea Elsborg ◽  
Fie Krossdal ◽  
Lars Kayser
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Health Informatics ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Public Health Programme ◽  
Health Literacy Level ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Educational Path

Aims: It is important to address people’s health literacy when providing health care. Health professionals should be aware of, and have insight into, people’s health literacy when they provide health services. Health professionals need to be health literate themselves. We examined the level of health literacy in students in Denmark attending one of four full university programmes related to health and investigated how their health literacy was associated with their sociodemographic background. Methods: The health literacy level of the students was measured using the multi-dimensional Health Literacy Questionnaire (HLQ) supplemented with sociodemographic questions. The questionnaire was administrated through the students’ Facebook groups. The students were enrolled in courses on health informatics, medicine, molecular biomedicine or public health. Out of a total of 7663 students, 630 responded to the questionnaire. Results: No sex difference was found although female students scored higher than male students in domain 4 (social support for health). Students attending the public health programme tended to score higher and those attending molecular biomedicine tended to score lower in the HLQ. There was a positive correlation between HLQ scores and the educational level of the students’ parents. If one of their parents was employed in the health care sector, the HLQ score tended to be higher in domains 1 and 4. Students who had been hospitalized also tended to score higher in domains 1, 5 and 6. Conclusions: Students’ health literacy relates to their personal background and educational path. This may be of importance when planning curricula and educational activities, including cross-disciplinary courses.

scholarly journals The Knowledge of Danger Signs of Obstetric Complications among Women in Rural India: Evaluating an Integrated Microfinance and Health Literacy  Program

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Danish Ahmad ◽  
Itismita Mohanty ◽  
Avishek Hazra ◽  
Theo Niyonsenga
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Maternal Health ◽  
Health System ◽  
Uttar Pradesh ◽  
Obstetric Complications ◽  
Rural India ◽  
Danger Signs ◽  
Knowledge Of Danger Signs ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background: Maternal mortality can be prevented in low-income settings through early health care seeking during maternity complications. While health system reforms in India prioritised institutional deliveries, inadequate antenatal and postnatal services limit the knowledge of danger signs of obstetric complications to women, which delays the recognition of complications and seeking appropriate health care. Recently, a novel rapidly scalable community-based program combining maternal health literacy delivery through microfinance-based women-only self-help groups (SHG) was implemented in rural India. This study evaluates the impact of the integrated microfinance and health literacy (IMFHL) program on the knowledge of maternal danger signs in marginalised women from one of India’s most populated and poorer states - Uttar Pradesh. Additionally, the study evaluates the presence of a diffusion effect of the knowledge of maternal danger signs from SHG members receiving health literacy to non-members in program villages. Methods: Secondary data from the IMFHL program comprising 17,232 women from SHG and non-member households in rural Uttar Pradesh was included. Multivariate logistic regression models were used to identify the program’s effects on the knowledge of maternal danger signs adjusting for a comprehensive range of confounders at the individual, household, and community level. Results: SHG member women receiving health literacy were 27 per cent more likely to know all danger signs as compared with SHG members only. Moreover, the results showed that the SHG network facilitates diffusion of knowledge of maternal danger signs from SHG members receiving health literacy to non-members in program villages. The study found that the magnitude of the program impact on outcome remained stable even after controlling for other confounding effects suggesting that the health message delivered through the program reaches all women uniformly irrespective of their socioeconomic and health system characteristics. Conclusions: The findings can guide community health programs and policy that seek to impact maternal health outcomes in low resource settings by demonstrating the differential impact of SHG alone and SHG plus health literacy on maternal danger sign knowledge.

Mixed methods assessment of impact on health awareness in adult childhood cancer survivors after viewing their personalized digital treatment summary and follow-up recommendations.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helena Linge ◽  
Cecilia Follin
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Childhood Cancer ◽  
Childhood Cancer Survivors ◽  
The Self ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Treatment Summary

Abstract Background: The survival rate after childhood cancer has improved to 80%. The majority of childhood cancer survivors (CCS) will experience late complications which require follow up care, including access to their individual cancer treatment summary. The need to understand CCS needs and preferences in terms of ways to receive information e.g. digitally, becomes important. This study aims to through a mixed methods approach a) examine how CCS’ health awareness was impacted by viewing their personalized digital treatment summary and follow-up recommendations, b) explore E health literacy, and c) determine self-reported survivorship experiences and health care usage. Methods Survivors with a recent visit to the Late effects clinic were eligible for the study (n=70). A representative sample of primary diagnoses were invited (n=28). 16 CCS were enrolled. Recent medical visits, e health literacy and impressions of the digital treatment summary were assessed by a survey in conjunction with viewing their digital treatment summary on a computer screen. Their experience of reading and understanding their digital treatment summary in the context of their health related survivorship experiences were assessed in focus groups. The transcribed data was analyzed with conventional qualitative content analysis. Results The self-reported medical problems largely reflected that, only 6,3% reported no cancer-related reasons for seeking medical attention. Of the medical specialists, the primary care physician was the most frequently visited specialist (68.8%). High E health literacy was not associated with treatment features but with educational level (p=0.003, CI: 3.9-14.6) and sex (p=0.022, CI :-13.6- -1.3). All survivors graded the digital treatment summary above average in terms of being valuable, agreeable and comprehensive. The focus group interviews identified three themes: 1) The significance of information, 2) The impact of awareness; and 3) Empowerment. Conclusions Reading the treatment summaries furthered the survivors understanding of their health situation and consequently aided empowerment. A digital treatment summary, provided by knowledgeable health care professionals, may increase the self-managed care and adherence to follow-up recommendations. Further insights into e health literacy in larger samples of CCS may determine to what extent health-related information can be communicated via digital resources to this at risk population.

The Relationship between Health Literacy and Health-related Behaviors : A Literature Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 85-100
Author(s):  
Young-il Jung ◽  
◽  
Ju Hee Song ◽  
Euna Oh ◽  
Dong Min Son
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Health Related Behaviors ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Relationship

Comprehensive Health Literacy and Health-Related Behaviors Within a General Japanese Population: Differences by Health Domains

2018 ◽  
Vol 30 (8) ◽  
pp. 717-726 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eiko Goto ◽  
Hirono Ishikawa ◽  
Kazuhiro Nakayama ◽  
Takahiro Kiuchi
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Disease Prevention ◽  
Exercise Behavior ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Related Behaviors ◽  
Health Domains ◽  
Comprehensive Health ◽  
Prevention And Health Promotion ◽  
Health Related

The present study aimed to explore how different health-related domains of health literacy, as measured by the European Health Literacy Survey Questionnaire, were associated with health-related behaviors among a general population in Japan. We conducted a cross-sectional observational study of 1002 Japanese residents. Our questionnaire addressed socioeconomic status, health status, health-related behaviors, and health literacy. Among the 3 health-related domains of health literacy (health care, disease prevention, and health promotion), a multivariate model revealed that the disease prevention domain was associated with exercise behavior and alcohol consumption. The health promotion domain was associated with dietary behavior and exercise behavior. There were strong correlations among all health-related domains of health literacy; however, there were different associations between health literacy and health-related behaviors depending on those domains. Additional research is needed to determine how and to what extent each domain of health literacy is related to what health behaviors and outcomes.

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