Health literacy and health promotion behavior among student nurses, Chiang Mai University
Keywords:
Health literacy, Health promotion behaviors, Student nurseAbstract
Health literacy is related to health promotion behaviors. This study aimed to determine the level of health literacy, health promotion behaviors and the association between both factors. The subjects included 290 student nurses of Chiang Mai University around February to April 2018. Data was collected by using structured questionnaires and utilized by Pearson's Correlation Coefficient. The study revealed that the subjects had a medium level in both of health literacy (80.3%) and health promotion behaviors (77.7%). Moreover, it shown that health literacy was significantly related to health promotion behaviors (r= 0.78, p< 0.001).
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7. Pittaya, P. Health literacy and health behaviors 3E 2S of public sector executives, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province. Journal of preventive medicine association of Thailand 2019; 8(1). 97-108. (in Thai)
8. Machi, S, Takeshi, O, Masako, O, Masahiko, S, Ataru, I, Hirono, I, et al. Relationship between health literacy, health information access, health behavior, and health status in Japanese people. Journal of patient education and counseling 2015; 98(5). 660-668.
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13. Muntina ,C. Knowledge, attitude toward food consumption behavior, and nutritional status in Air Force student nurses. Journal of the police nurse 2014; 6(2).144-157.
14. Thanaporn, Y, Chanandchidadussadee, T, Yuwadee, L. Factors Predicting Exercise Behaviors among Nursing Students in Boromarajonani college of nursing,the north eastern region network. Journal of nursing and health care 2017; 35(2). 158-168. (in Thai)
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20. Pender, NJ, Murdaugh, CL, Parsons, MA. Health promotion in nursing practice. 6th ed. Boston: Pearson; 2011.
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