Health literacy disparities in Thai university students: exploring differences between health science and non-health science disciplines.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Health literacy (HL) in Thailand remains a significant issue, with a large portion of the population demonstrating limited HL, and limited research exists on specific determinants among Thai university students. Some culture shapes health decision-making and HL disparities within this group, highlighting the need to evaluate HL comprehensively. This study aims to assess and compare HL levels among health science and non-health science students, and identify key predictors associated with HL.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted among 1,647 Thai university students, comprising 676 health science and 971 non-health science students, recruited through multi-stage stratified random sampling. Data were collected using validated questionnaires that measured soc

SUBMITTER: Manochaiwuthikul T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11817181 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature