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Muslu, Leyla, Sarvan, Sureyya, Oncel, Selma, Ugur, Emine |
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Journal of School Health; Aug2021, Vol. 91 Issue 8, p617-624, 8p |
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BACKGROUND The development of health literacy (HL) is critical in reducing lifestyle‐related diseases. The purpose of this study was to determine levels of HL and related variables among members of Generations X and Z. METHODS: This study was a descriptive survey conducted in the city of Antalya, Turkey. Participants were 350 Generation Z students and 150 Generation X parents. We created a personal data form for both students and parents, and used the Secondary Education HL Scale and Adult HL Scale for data collection. RESULTS: The average HL score of Generation Z was 20.98 ± 6.19 and that of Generation X 17.38 ± 3.54. The HL levels of 75% of the Generation Z were low to marginal and those of 33.1% of the Generation X were below average. CONCLUSIONS: More than half of the Generation Z students and about one‐third of Generation X parents were found to have low HL. Health professionals and nurses can give direction to the different generations to improve overall HL. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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