Path analysis to identify factors influencing health skills and behaviors in adolescents: a cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Studies conducted in the past mostly rely on models of functional health literacy in adult populations. However, such models do not satisfy the need for health intervention in adolescents. The identification of key factors influencing adolescents' health literacy is essential in developing effective prevention and intervention measures. This study aimed to test a theoretical model of predictors on health skills and health behaviors in adolescents.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was conducted in Guangdong using a multi-stage stratified cluster sample design. A representative random sample of 3821 students aged 13-25 years was selected using multi-stage stratified cluster sampling. The path analysis was used to test a hypothesized model of health literacy.

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SUBMITTER: Ye X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4126710 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature