Health literacy in schools: prioritising health and well-being issues through the curriculum

Kilgour, Lindsey; Matthews, Nic; Christian, Polly; Shire, Jo

doi:10.1080/13573322.2013.769948

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“…This is the case of many sports. We can raise the possibility that sports are also a confounding factor for the socioeconomic condition, which is known to be a determinant of HL [15,32,33].…”

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Factors Associated with Health Literacy among the Elderly People in Vietnam

Hoa

Giang

et al. 2020

BioMed Research International

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Background. There is a lack of information regarding health literacy (HL) in elderly people in Vietnam. Objective. The aim of this study was to evaluate the health literacy and the associated factors in elderly people in Vietnam. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted on a sample of 300 elderly people aged 55 years and above. Data were obtained from study participants using face-to-face interviews using designed questionnaires on sociodemographics, behaviors, and health literacy. Multiple linear regression models were performed to identify potential determinants of health literacy. Results. HL scores were 29.70±8.20 for the general HL dimension, 32.00±9.60 for the healthcare dimension, 21.97±10.06 for the disease prevention dimension, and 35.15±9.43 for the health promotion dimension. In the final model, age was negatively associated with HL (B−coefficient=−0.09, 95% confidence interval (95% CI) (-0.17 to -0.008), P=0.030). Occupation (B=4.77, 95% CI (3.18 to 6.36), P<0.001), taking care of children (B=1.68, 95% CI (0.21 to 3.15), P=0.025), social activity (B=4.61, 95% CI (2.86 to 6.37), P<0.001), doing exercises (B=2.52, 95% CI (1.07 to 3.96), P=0.001), television watching (B=2.10, 95% CI (0.75 to 3.45), P=0.002), using the Internet (B=2.93, 95% CI (1.29 to 4.57), P=0.001), and social connection (B=3.50, 95% CI (1.23 to 5.78), P=0.003) were positively associated with HL, respectively. Conclusion. Age, occupation, and a number of behaviors were significantly associated with HL in elder people. Health education campaigns should take into account the above factors as facilitating access to the Internet and providing opportunities for social networks for the elderly.

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Section: Biomed Research Internationalmentioning

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Factors Associated with Health Literacy among the Elderly People in Vietnam

Hoa

Giang

et al. 2020

BioMed Research International

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“…More work is needed on how best to assess effectiveness. Finally, challenges to using schools to promote health literacy have been identified as: n Combating the traditional structures and functions of school (Weare and Nind, 2011) (indicating a need for shared vision and leadership) n Reaching the appropriate level of teaching practices and skills (Marks 2012) (indicating a need for professional development) n Limits to time and resources (St Leger, 2001) (indicating a need for prioritisation of the issue) n Finding space in the school day to support the health agenda (Kilgour et al, 2013) (indicating a need to think creatively about curriculum content and establishing statutory requirements to cover the topic).…”

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Promoting health literacy in secondary schools: A review

Hagell

Rigby

Perrow

2015

British Journal of School Nursing

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Promoting health literacy in secondary schools: A review I mproving adolescent health literacy can potentially bring benefits for individuals (better self-care, improved wellbeing), for schools (better attendance, less burden of illness on classes and teachers, better academic attainment) and for local areas (more efficient use of services, and reduced rates of indicators such as teenage pregnancy). As they make the transition into secondary school and become more autonomous young people start to absorb information about how to recognise health issues and to learn about where to go for health services. Existing research on their health behaviours has shown that they draw on a range of services including their GPs, community clinics and non-NHS providers, such as voluntary sector organisations providing youth information and services (Hagell et al, 2013). We know that they take advice from a range of sources, but also that they spend a significant amount of time in secondary school where they could

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“…9,10 As suggested by the World Health Organization (WHO), health literacy should be incorporated in school curricula, in the context of a health-promoting classroom environment, in order to provide new generations with useful knowledge about healthy lifestyles. [11][12][13] Actually, school represents the ideal setting to perform healthrelated interventions and positively influence students' wellbeing as well as their academic achievements. [14][15][16] The final goal is to involve young generations in practical actions about healthy habits (i.e.…”

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Children’s literature to promote students’ global development and wellbeing

Pulimeno

Piscitelli

Colazzo

2020

Health Promot Perspect

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Background: Tales were transmitted from one generation to another, enriching young people with values, beliefs, imagination and creativity. Children’s literature still plays a crucial part in education as it provides knowledge and entertainment, representing a typical example of"edutainment". In this paper, we carried out a review to examine pedagogic, didactic and psychological/therapeutic dimensions of children’s literature, with the aim of highlighting its role in promoting students’ holistic development and wellbeing. Methods: We have searched for original articles (from 1960s to 2019), by using the following keywords: "fairytales" or "fairy tales" or "folktales" or "fables" AND "education" or"development" or "learning" or "teaching" or "school" or "curriculum" or "classroom" AND"children" or "child" or "kids" or "childhood" AND "health" or "wellbeing". Results: We found 17 studies concerning pedagogic aspect of children literature, while 21 and17 studies were selected for didactic and therapeutic dimensions, respectively. From a pedagogic point of view, tales convey basic values useful for children lives. In a didactic perspective, properly chosen storybooks represent a valuable resource for school activities, improving students’ language skills and building up a friendly/respectful classroom environment. Children stories are also used by health professionals for therapeutic purposes (bibliotherapy) to prevent unhealthy habits and addictions, or address psychosomatic disorders. Finally, storybooks and web-based/digital stories can be an effective vehicle for health contents, to encourage the adoption of healthy lifestyles among schoolchildren. Conclusion: Children’s literature and storytelling could be helpful in promoting students’ global development and wellbeing, when included in school curricular activities.

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Health literacy in schools: prioritising health and well-being issues through the curriculum

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Cited by 54 publications

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Factors Associated with Health Literacy among the Elderly People in Vietnam

Factors Associated with Health Literacy among the Elderly People in Vietnam

Promoting health literacy in secondary schools: A review

Children’s literature to promote students’ global development and wellbeing

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