Investigating health literacy and sociodemographic factors in college students.

ABSTRACT: Health literacy is a vital constituent of public health in the country. Frequently overlooked in research studies, health literacy is an important multidimensional construct essential for building a robust healthcare system across the country. Health literacy is vital for college students as it provides the necessary skills and information to make health-related decisions and better manage their health. This study aims to understand various aspects of health literacy and its correlation with sociodemographic determinants in a population of college students. The study employs a cross-sectional design with a sample size of 200 students. The health literacy of the subjects was assessed using the health literacy questionnaire (HLQ). In addition, sociodemographic information was also collected

SUBMITTER: Sudhakar SK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12214492 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature