Health Literacy among Youth in Guatemala City

Health Literacy among Youth in Guatemala City

Health literacy (HL) is recognized as an important health construct that is correlated with various health-related outcomes, but outside of the United States there is limited HL research available, particularly among youth. This study looked at the HL and harmful health behavior (i.e., substance use...

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Veröffentlicht in:Social work in public health 2017-01, Vol.32 (1), p.30-37
Hauptverfasser: Hoffman, Steven, Marsiglia, Flavio F., Nevarez, Lucinda, Porta, Maria
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adolescent
adolescent health
Adolescents
At risk populations
At risk youth
Child
Female
Global health
Guatemala
Health behavior
Health Literacy
Health problems
Humans
Male
Public health
Schools
social work
Social workers
Substance abuse
Surveys and Questionnaires
Training
Urban Population
Youth
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Zusammenfassung:Health literacy (HL) is recognized as an important health construct that is correlated with various health-related outcomes, but outside of the United States there is limited HL research available, particularly among youth. This study looked at the HL and harmful health behavior (i.e., substance use) of 210 youth across 10 schools in Guatemala City. Based on results from the Newest Vital Sign (NVS) HL assessment, fewer than one third of youth sampled had adequate HL. Training/education to improve adolescent HL is needed in Guatemala City, and the unique skillset of social workers could be an idea method of reaching at-risk youth.
ISSN:1937-1918
1937-190X
DOI:10.1080/19371918.2016.1188741