... t-tests were used to examine differences across gender and geographical context. All analyses were conducted at a 95% confidence level. Findings The results demonstrated that inclusive health education interventions enhanced health literacy, preventive behaviours and community engagement among...

... significantly improved women’s health literacy, preventive health behaviors and healthcare access in Bangalore. Post-program analysis showed notable increases in health check-ups, physical activity and healthy eating (p < 0.001). However, urban participants experienced greater healthcare access...

...Mensah Prince Osiesi; Olutoyin Olufunke Fajobi; Collins Gboyega Aribamikan; Adebolu Folajimi Adekoya; Sunday Nnamdi Okocha; Atinuke Titilope Babalola; Abidemi Olufemi Arogundade; Sylvan Blignaut; Walters Doh Nubia Purpose This study investigates the impact of health literacy and knowledge...

...Payal Kahar; Lirio K. Negroni; Cindy Farris; Christina Dzioba Purpose The study aims to examine differences in health literacy and self-efficacy scores by demographics, individual resources and health variables and the changes in health literacy and self-efficacy scores following health education...

...Isadora Araújo; Ismael Barreto Neves Junior; Fernando Rodrigues Peixoto Quaresma; André Pontes-Silva; Erika da Silva Maciel Purpose This study aims to synthesize evidence on health literacy assessment in parental educational practices of parents/caregivers of newborns from 0 to 13 months old...

... or other children. © Emerald Publishing Limited 2024 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Child-to-Child approach Child centered Health promotion Well-being Health literacy Systematic literature review Children are the cornerstone of a nation’s future...

...Irfana Rashid; Faseeh Amin; Aashiq Hussain Lone; Shahzada Shahid Gulzar Purpose The present study has attempted to examine the connection between health literacy (HL) and subjective well-being (SWB) amongst university students in North India. In addition, the present research also sought...

...Eleni Bechraki; Evangelia Mavrikaki; Vasileios Gialamas; Evangelia Galanaki Purpose The development of health literacy skills is of paramount importance especially for students, as it is associated with their wellbeing and academic success. Assessing students' health literacy is necessary for its...

... for promoting health have been developed and implemented for this target group. However, it remains unclear how the uptake of health-promotion measures (HPMs) by teachers can be increased in order to prevent stress-related disorders. This paper examines two facets of health literacy—health awareness and health...

...Kevin Dadaczynski; Claudia Kotarski; Katharina Rathmann; Orkan Okan Purpose School principals are generally seen as key facilitators for the delivery and long-term implementation of activities on school health promotion, including health literacy. However, there is little evidence on the health...

.... This study aims to generate insights into health literacy across a young adult prison population, specifically examining the level of limitations, barriers and characteristics associated with these limitations. Design/methodology/approach The study took place in a single prison in England for young adult...

...Zuzana Boberova; Leena Paakkari; Ivan Ropovik; Jozef Liba Purpose The purpose of this paper is to discuss the findings of an intervention program built on the concept of children’s health literacy, particularly on its citizenship component. This intervention program employed the Investigation...

... health literacy. The purpose of this paper is to examine the influence of the timing and source of sexual knowledge on current safe sex knowledge and risky sexual behaviours among middle-aged and older adults in the USA. Design/methodology/approach – Participants (n=410, mean age...

...Michael J. Ormshaw; Leena T. Paakkari; Lasse K. Kannas Purpose A systematic review of literature was conducted to compile, analyse and describe the methodology and measurement of childhood/adolescent health literacy. Design/methodology/approach Six online databases (ERIC, PubMed, CINAHL...

... education Health promoting schools Curriculum Health literacy Participation Health Wellbeing Promotion Children Young people This special issue of Health Education features research, theory and practice based perspectives on what counts as desirable outcomes of health promotion...

...Ilona Kickbusch Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the impact of low health literacy and identify how this can have detrimental effects on citizens and their health. It looks at the current overload of information about health in today's society, how that leaves many confused...