Associations between GoSmart Channel, health literacy and health behaviours in adolescents: A population-based study.

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 MEASUR

SUBMITTER: Huang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10726208 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature