2020
DOI: 10.32598/jhnm.30.4.2023
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Health Literacy and Its Related Factors in Non-Medical College Students

Abstract: Introduction: Health literacy plays a vital role in health education and health promotion and has received increasing attention as a means to improve health outcomes and reduce health inequality. The students’ awareness of health literacy and their weaknesses in this area are essential for educational planning. Objective: This study aimed to investigate the health literacy of non-medical college students and it’s affecting factors. Materials and Methods: This is a correlational study conducted on 250 non-medic… Show more

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“…The first questionnaire was the Health Literacy for Iranian Adults (HELIA) questionnaire developed by Montazeri et al (40). As Namazi (10) points out, this tool can be used for different groups and is not inclusively developed for any specific class, occupation, education, or age group. The HELIA included 33 items, which formed five aspects of access (6 items), reading (4 items), understanding (7 items), appraising (4 items), decision-making, and applying health information (12 items).…”
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“…The first questionnaire was the Health Literacy for Iranian Adults (HELIA) questionnaire developed by Montazeri et al (40). As Namazi (10) points out, this tool can be used for different groups and is not inclusively developed for any specific class, occupation, education, or age group. The HELIA included 33 items, which formed five aspects of access (6 items), reading (4 items), understanding (7 items), appraising (4 items), decision-making, and applying health information (12 items).…”
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“…In the Iranian context, this view is adopted by the health system and researchers (9). Following this view, Namazi (10) argues that both the health system and individuals play significant roles in improving HL since different human beings receive different responsibilities in their immediate communities. The roles of both those who communicate information and individuals who seek it are of significant importance.…”
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“…Personal factors, including personality traits, self-confidence, adaptability, critical thinking ability, stress tolerance, and resilience, significantly influence the effectiveness of interpersonal communication skills in nursing students (2,3,(7)(8)(9). Interpersonal communication skills are not innate; rather, they are acquired and can be enhanced through training, repetition, and practice during clinical nursing education (10,11).…”
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“…Various evidence indicates that the use of personal protective equipment as a physical barrier during the pandemic has affected verbal and non-verbal interactions, empathy, and interactions among nursing personnel (17,18). Even prior to the pandemic, interpersonal communication skills were not satisfactory among nursing undergraduate students (2).…”
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