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Associations between GoSmart Channel, health literacy and health behaviours in adolescents: A population‐based study.
- Source :
- Health Expectations; Feb2024, Vol. 27 Issue 1, p1-9, 9p
- Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Background: Health literacy is essential in the promotion of healthy lifestyle habits and chronic disease prevention. Objective: To assess the health literacy level among Hong Kong adolescents; to evaluate the association between access of an online health information platform (GoSmart Channel) and health literacy level; and to examine the association between health literacy level and various unhealthy behaviours. Design: This study recruited students from 10 local secondary schools in Hong Kong to assess the health literacy level among adolescents. Settings and Participants: Participants were required to complete a self‐administered questionnaire on health behaviours and health literacy using the Health Literacy Measure for Adolescents (HELMA). Main Outcome Measure: Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and multivariate regression modelling. Results: A total of 777 responses were collected. Overall, most (74.4%) of the adolescents in Hong Kong have limited health literacy (HELMA score <66). The majority (63.7%) of adolescents relied on their parents for health information, while 11.4% of the respondents sought information from the GoSmart Channel. The intervention of GoSmart Channel was significantly associated with better health literacy in almost all aspects among adolescents. Desired levels of health literacy were significantly associated with better perceived health (adjusted odds ratio: 2.04, p =.001) and negatively associated with a range of unhealthy and risky behaviours including unhealthy dietary habits, poor hygienic measures and physical inactivity. Discussion and Conclusion: This study highlights the importance of improving health literacy among Hong Kong adolescents and the potential of technology‐based interventions. The findings suggest the need for continued efforts to promote health literacy and healthy behaviours among adolescents, especially given the limited health literacy levels observed in the study. Patient or Public Contribution: Members of the GoSmart.Net Built‐on Project patient and public involvement and engagement group advised about survey development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- HIGH schools
RISK-taking behavior
FOOD habits
CONFIDENCE intervals
HEALTH behavior in adolescence
INTERNET
MULTIPLE regression analysis
MATHEMATICAL models
RESEARCH methodology evaluation
MEDICAL care
HYGIENE
HEALTH literacy
PHYSICAL activity
SURVEYS
ACCESS to information
STUDENTS
QUESTIONNAIRES
DESCRIPTIVE statistics
THEORY
HEALTH
INFORMATION resources
TEENAGERS' conduct of life
SOCIAL classes
DISEASE prevalence
RESEARCH funding
ODDS ratio
DATA analysis software
PARENTS
HEALTH promotion
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 13696513
- Volume :
- 27
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Health Expectations
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 175641737
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/hex.13894