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Health literacy amongst an undergraduate university student population : a comparative study
Dissertation (MA (Psychology))--University of Pretoria, 2024.
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| spelling | oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/94673 Health literacy amongst an undergraduate university student population : a comparative study Mostert, Sonja u16144351@tuks.co.za Venter, Cornelia Catharina Hendrina UCTD Health literacy Health Mental health Undergraduate students SDG-03: Good health and well-being Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) SDG-03: Good health and well-being Humanities theses SDG-03 Dissertation (MA (Psychology))--University of Pretoria, 2024. The transition from adolescence to young adulthood, particularly during the undergraduate years, is a critical period for the development of long-term health behaviours. As students begin to take responsibility for their own health and well-being, the choices they make during this time can have lasting effects on their health outcomes in adulthood. Research has indicated that health literacy (HL) is a critical factor in promoting and maintaining health-enhancing behaviours and preventing non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Undergraduate students in South Africa often have limited HL regardless of their background or educational experience. This study delved into the realm of HL among undergraduate university students, specifically examining disparities between students enrolled in the Faculty of Health Sciences and those in the Faculty of Humanities, with a focus on mental health-related disciplines. This study's primary aim was to determine and compare HL levels within these distinct academic trajectories. Using a quantitative research approach, the study employed a comparative research design and collected data through an online survey. The Health Literacy Questionnaire (HLQ) was used to measure HL across nine subscales. The sample included 77 participants registered in different faculties (n=77). Descriptive statistics were used to present participants' demographic information and summarize HLQ scores. An independent samples t-test and Mann-Whitney U test were employed to examine differences in HL levels between faculties and subscales. The findings revealed that students enrolled in the Faculty of Health Sciences generally demonstrated higher HL levels across certain subscales compared to their counterparts in mental health-related disciplines within the Faculty of Humanities. This research contributes valuable insights into understanding the disparities in HL among undergraduate students across distinct academic faculties, underscoring the importance of targeted interventions to enhance health-related knowledge and skills within specific academic domains. Psychology MA (Psychology) Unrestricted Faculty of Humanities SDG-03: Good health and well-being 2024-02-16T07:40:42Z 2024-02-16T07:40:42Z 2024-04 2024-02-14 Dissertation * A2024 http://hdl.handle.net/2263/94673 10.25403/UPresearchdata.25225064 en © 2023 University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria. application/pdf University of Pretoria |
| spellingShingle | UCTD Health literacy Health Mental health Undergraduate students SDG-03: Good health and well-being Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) SDG-03: Good health and well-being Humanities theses SDG-03 Health literacy amongst an undergraduate university student population : a comparative study |
| title | Health literacy amongst an undergraduate university student population : a comparative study |
| title_full | Health literacy amongst an undergraduate university student population : a comparative study |
| title_fullStr | Health literacy amongst an undergraduate university student population : a comparative study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Health literacy amongst an undergraduate university student population : a comparative study |
| title_short | Health literacy amongst an undergraduate university student population : a comparative study |
| title_sort | health literacy amongst an undergraduate university student population a comparative study |
| topic | UCTD Health literacy Health Mental health Undergraduate students SDG-03: Good health and well-being Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) SDG-03: Good health and well-being Humanities theses SDG-03 |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/2263/94673 |