Health literacy and its determinants among higher education students in the Alentejo region of southern Portugal-A cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The capacity of higher education students to comprehend and act on health information is a pivotal factor in attaining favourable health outcomes and well-being. Assessing the health literacy of these students is essential in order to develop targeted interventions and provide informed health support. The aim of this study was to identify the level of health literacy and to analyse its relationship with determinants such as socio-demographic variables, chronic disease, perceived health status, and perceived availability of money for expenses among higher education students in the Alentejo region of southern Portugal.

Methodology

An observational, descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted between 22 June and 12 September 2023. An online structured quest

SUBMITTER: Rosario J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11421802 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature