The association between everyday health information literacy and fitness among young men
Year: 2014
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: The concept of everyday health information literacy refers to competencies to find, evaluate and understand health-related information in everyday life situations (Niemela et al. 2012; see also MLA, 2003). Based on earlier studies, the level of basic health literacy, that is, the ability to read and understand health texts (see Chinn, 2011), is positively associated with physical health at least among the elderly and in specific patient populations (Berkman, Sheridan, Donahue, Halpern, & Crotty, 2011). However, so far there are little empirical studies on the connection between health information literacy and health. This study seeks to investigate how everyday health information literacy is associated with physical fitness among young men.
Source: Informaatiotutkimus
Author: Noora Hirvonen
Language: English
Subfield: General Health Professions
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W2239375406