Adolescents' health literacy, health protective measures, and health-related quality of life during the Covid-19 pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

First, to describe adolescents' health information sources and knowledge, health literacy (HL), health protective measures, and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) during the initial phase of the Covid-19 pandemic in Norway. Second, to investigate the association between HL and the knowledge and behavior relevant for preventing spread of the virus. Third, to explore variables associated with HRQoL in a pandemic environment.

Methods

This cross-sectional study includes survey data from 2,205 Norwegian adolescents 16-19 years of age. The participants reported on their health information sources, HL, handwashing knowledge and behavior, number of social interactions, and HRQoL. Associations between study variables and specified outcomes were explored using multiple lin

SUBMITTER: Riiser K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7454983 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature