Evaluation of Health Literacy and Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors in Vocational Training Center Students
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Aims: The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between health literacy (HLL) levels and healthy lifestyle behaviors (HBSB) of vocational education center students.
Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted with 343 children studying in vocational education centers in a city center between April 1-30, 2024. “Personal Information Form”, ‘Health Literacy Scale for School-Age Children (HLSC)’ and ‘Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Scale II (HRBS-II)’ were used as data collection tools. Data were analyzed using descriptive (mean, standard deviation, frequency and percentage) and analytical (One-Way ANOVA, Independent T-test, Spearman's Correlation) statistics. A statistical significance level of p<0.05 was accepted.
Results: In the analysis made according to the descriptive characteristics of the participants, significant differences were found between 10th and 12th grade students, income status, regular weighing, eating habits and health education in both scales (p<0.05). Participants with high levels of health literacy had higher scores on the SICBS, and as the level of health literacy increased, an increase was observed in sub-dimensions such as spiritual development, interpersonal relationships and stress management. Participants with moderate health literacy had significantly higher scores than those with low health literacy (p<0.001). In the regression analysis, it was found that the theoretical knowledge sub-dimension of the HLSS contributed positively to the total score of the HLSS (p=0.044). The model explains 13.1% of the change in the SFL score.
Conclusion: This study revealed that health literacy level has positive effects on healthy lifestyle behaviors. It was observed that individuals with high health literacy had higher quality of life and healthier health behaviors. In addition, health education and regular health follow-up were found to contribute to individuals' health literacy.
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