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Revista Portuguesa de Estomatologia, Medicina Dentária e Cirurgia Maxilofacial

versão impressa ISSN 1646-2890versão On-line ISSN 1647-6700

Resumo

LUIS, Luis S.; ASSUNCAO, Victor; MELO, Helena  e  LUIS, Henrique S.. Assessing the health literacy level of students in higher education: evolution throughout the training. Rev Port Estomatol Med Dent Cir Maxilofac [online]. 2021, vol.62, n.4, pp.223-228.  Epub 30-Dez-2021. ISSN 1646-2890.  https://doi.org/10.24873/j.rpemd.2021.12.848.

Objectives:

This work has two objectives: contribute to evaluate the level of health literacy of students in higher education, in the area of health and to contribute to the formulation of strategies to adapt the content of training to the needs of students.

Methods:

In this longitudinal observational study, a health literacy assessment questionnaire (NVS) was applied to students from 3 Health Schools and 2 different courses (Nursing and Dental Hygiene), at the beginning of the first school year, and at the end of the third year.

Results:

Less than 5% of the students participating in this study had inadequate health literacy at the entrance to the course. Women had a better level of health literacy than men,

although no statistical significance was found (p=0.153). The health literacy gains are diferente among the courses. Nursing students began with a higher level of health literacy but were overtaken by oral hygiene students at the end of the 3rd year. However, the level of health literacy did not differ statistically throughout the training, although an increase in the level of health literacy was observed.

Conclusions:

The relationship between health literacy and health is recognized. Higher education institutions need to formulate strategies to adapt the content of training to the needs of students and to the level of health literacy in order to train students for lifelong learning.

Palavras-chave : Health education; Health literacy; Health promotion; Nursing; Oral Hygiene.

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