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Investigation of the Relationship Between Health Literacy Levels and Rational Drug Use Among Veterinary Faculty Students

Cilt: 19 Sayı: 3 15 Eylül 2026
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Investigation of the Relationship Between Health Literacy Levels and Rational Drug Use Among Veterinary Faculty Students

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This study aimed to examine the relationship between health literacy and rational drug use among veterinary faculty students. The cross-sectional and descriptive study was conducted with 234 students enrolled in a veterinary faculty in Turkey. Data collection tools included a sociodemographic information form, the Health Literacy Scale, and the Rational Drug Use Scale. Health literacy was assessed under two themes, “Treatment and Services” and “Disease Prevention / Health Promotion,” and their respective subdimensions. Descriptive statistics and correlation analyses were applied. Results showed that students’ health literacy subdimension scores were moderate, and the total score for rational drug use was 34.35 ± 5.88. All subdimensions of the “Treatment and Services” theme demonstrated low but statistically significant negative correlations with rational drug use (p < 0.05). In the “Disease Prevention / Health Promotion” theme, only the “understanding information” subdimension was significantly related to rational drug use. Furthermore, rational drug use was positively associated with class level, while no significant association was found with gender. Overall, a significant relationship was identified between health literacy and rational drug use among veterinary students. Highlighting this relationship, particularly among students who have not received rational drug use training, underscores the importance of integrating health literacy and rational drug use education into the veterinary curriculum.

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Etik Beyan

Republic of Turkey Sivas Cumhuriyet University Rectorate Social Sciences Scientific Research Proposal Ethics Evaluation Board Number: E-99711239-050.04-639983 ………… Subject: Ethics Committee Decision Dear Dr. Lecturer TOLGAY ERCAN The Social Sciences Scientific Research Proposal Ethics Evaluation Board of our University, with its decision number 18 dated 21.11.2025, unanimously decided that the research titled "Examination of the Relationship Between Health Literacy Levels of Veterinary Faculty Students and Rational Drug Use" is ethically appropriate. I kindly request your information. Dr. Lecturer Kürşad ÖZKAYNAR Chairman of the Board

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Veteriner Biyokimya

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

15 Eylül 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

2 Ocak 2026

Kabul Tarihi

14 Temmuz 2026

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Cilt: 19 Sayı: 3

Kaynak Göster

APA
Ercan, T. (2026). Investigation of the Relationship Between Health Literacy Levels and Rational Drug Use Among Veterinary Faculty Students. Kocatepe Veterinary Journal, 19(3), 329-341. https://doi.org/10.30607/kvj.1853849
AMA
1.Ercan T. Investigation of the Relationship Between Health Literacy Levels and Rational Drug Use Among Veterinary Faculty Students. Kocatepe Veterinary Journal. 2026;19(3):329-341. doi:10.30607/kvj.1853849
Chicago
Ercan, Tolgay. 2026. “Investigation of the Relationship Between Health Literacy Levels and Rational Drug Use Among Veterinary Faculty Students”. Kocatepe Veterinary Journal 19 (3): 329-41. https://doi.org/10.30607/kvj.1853849.
EndNote
Ercan T (01 Eylül 2026) Investigation of the Relationship Between Health Literacy Levels and Rational Drug Use Among Veterinary Faculty Students. Kocatepe Veterinary Journal 19 3 329–341.
IEEE
[1]T. Ercan, “Investigation of the Relationship Between Health Literacy Levels and Rational Drug Use Among Veterinary Faculty Students”, Kocatepe Veterinary Journal, c. 19, sy 3, ss. 329–341, Eyl. 2026, doi: 10.30607/kvj.1853849.
ISNAD
Ercan, Tolgay. “Investigation of the Relationship Between Health Literacy Levels and Rational Drug Use Among Veterinary Faculty Students”. Kocatepe Veterinary Journal 19/3 (01 Eylül 2026): 329-341. https://doi.org/10.30607/kvj.1853849.
JAMA
1.Ercan T. Investigation of the Relationship Between Health Literacy Levels and Rational Drug Use Among Veterinary Faculty Students. Kocatepe Veterinary Journal. 2026;19:329–341.
MLA
Ercan, Tolgay. “Investigation of the Relationship Between Health Literacy Levels and Rational Drug Use Among Veterinary Faculty Students”. Kocatepe Veterinary Journal, c. 19, sy 3, Eylül 2026, ss. 329-41, doi:10.30607/kvj.1853849.
Vancouver
1.Tolgay Ercan. Investigation of the Relationship Between Health Literacy Levels and Rational Drug Use Among Veterinary Faculty Students. Kocatepe Veterinary Journal. 01 Eylül 2026;19(3):329-41. doi:10.30607/kvj.1853849