@article { author = {Panahi, Rahman and Ramezankhani, Ali and Tavousi, Mahmoud and Osmani, Fereshte and Niknami, Shamsaddin}, title = {The relationship between low health literacy and knowledge and attitude towards the harms of smoking in dormitory students}, journal = {Journal of Health Literacy}, volume = {2}, number = {3}, pages = {131-140}, year = {2017}, publisher = {Mashhad University of Medical Sciences. Iranian Association of Health Education and Health Promotion}, issn = {-}, eissn = {2476-4728}, doi = {10.22038/jhl.2017.10874}, abstract = {Background and objective: Identifying factors affecting the level of knowledge and attitude towards the harms of smoking and determining the exact effect of each of these factors, including health literacy could help to improve knowledge and attitudes toward the harms of smoking. Therefore, this study aimed to identify the effect of health literacy levels on knowledge and attitudes towards the harms of smoking Methods: This cross-sectional and correlational study was conducted on 347 dormitory students of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran. single-stage random cluster sampling was used and data were collected using HELIA for urban population aged between 18-65 years old and researcher-made questionnaire that measured knowledge and attitudes towards smoking and its harms and then were analyzed using descriptive statistics and logistic regression test. Results: The mean and standard deviation of health literacy score was 70.52 ± 14.12 out of 100. The mean and standard deviation of knowledge and attitude scores were 16.65 ± 1.62 and 53.03 ± 10.33, respectively. Health literacy was significantly associated with knowledge and attitudes towards the harms of smoking. Accordingly, inadequate, relatively adequate, adequate and excellent levels of health literacy were significantly associated to knowledge and attitude towards the harms of smoking.   Conclusion: Due to the effect of health literacy on knowledge and attitude of students about the harmful effects of smoking, the design of related educational programs should pay particular attention to the level of health literacy of the audience Paper Type: Research Article.}, keywords = {Health Literacy,Knowledge,Attitude,Smoking,University Student}, url = {https://literacy.mums.ac.ir/article_10874.html}, eprint = {https://literacy.mums.ac.ir/article_10874_e7dd935bc6dd9378d540917f1caa72ec.pdf} } @article { author = {Izadirad, Hossien and Niknami, Shamsoddin and Zareban, Iraj and Hidarnia, Aliraza and Masoudy, Gholamreza}, title = {Relationship between health literacy and prenatal care in young pregnant women}, journal = {Journal of Health Literacy}, volume = {2}, number = {3}, pages = {141-147}, year = {2017}, publisher = {Mashhad University of Medical Sciences. Iranian Association of Health Education and Health Promotion}, issn = {-}, eissn = {2476-4728}, doi = {10.22038/jhl.2017.10934}, abstract = {Background and objective: Health literacy is as one of the determinant of social of  pregnant women’s health. That affects the use of services and information of prenatal care. The aim of study was to determine the relationship between health literacy and prenatal care in young pregnant women. Methods:This descriptive- analytical study was carried out cross sectional in 2016. Research population, consisted of all Pregnant young women referring to urban health centers of Balochistan, 215 pregnant young women were selected according to a stratified sampling basis. Questionnaires Health Literacy for Iranian Adults (HELIA) and prenatal care was applied for data collection. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Chi square test through SPSS19. Results: The mean age of pregnant women was 22.8 ± 7.79 years. The mean score of maternal health literacy was 67.69 ± 12.52 out of 100. 21.66% of studied women had insufficient health literacy, 26.04% not enough health literacy, 36.27% adequate health literacy and 15.81% high health literacy. There was a significant relationship between health literacy and taking iron tablet, multivitamin, and folic acid, diet, brushing and using dental floss (P˂0.05). Health literacy was not statistically significant with walking (P = 0.86). Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between maternal health literacy with prenatal care that shows the necessity of more attention to maternal health literacy in health promotion programs. Paper Type:Research Article.}, keywords = {Heath literacy,Pregnant Women,prenatal care}, url = {https://literacy.mums.ac.ir/article_10934.html}, eprint = {https://literacy.mums.ac.ir/article_10934_e5e84cc3edc04c926b8641efb623d13a.pdf} } @article { author = {Matani, Mehrdad}, title = {The Effectiveness of Health Messages Presented by the Mass Media in the Urban Audience of Qaemshahr, Iran}, journal = {Journal of Health Literacy}, volume = {2}, number = {3}, pages = {148-155}, year = {2017}, publisher = {Mashhad University of Medical Sciences. Iranian Association of Health Education and Health Promotion}, issn = {-}, eissn = {2476-4728}, doi = {10.22038/jhl.2017.10935}, abstract = {Background and objective: Health messages refer to meassages that directly or indirectly deal with personal and social health of people including healthy lifestyles, prevention or treatment of diseases. This study aimed to probe the effectiveness of health messages presented by the mass media on Qaemshahri audience. Methods:The current study is a descriptive-survey one.The sample of the study, 450 randomly selected participants, consisted of all citizens 16 years onwards.The researcher-made questionnaire, whose validity was established and  Cronbach's alpha reliability coefficient was estimeated to be 83%, was used to collect data. Running SPSS, one sample t-test was used to analyze the data. Results: Audiences have influenced the health messages that was presented by the media in awareness (M=3.92), educational (M=3.46), and persuasive (M=3.29), Also, the effectiveness of health messages among women (M=3.71) was more than men. Individuals with higher levels of education assessed their benefit from health messages better. Conclusion: Health messages provided by the mass media have been useful and effective for the audience in awareness, education and persuasion aspects. Therefore, it is suggested thatthe rate of programs related to health education be increased in the media, especially radio and television. Paper Type:Research Article.}, keywords = {media,health messages,informing,Training,persuasive}, url = {https://literacy.mums.ac.ir/article_10935.html}, eprint = {https://literacy.mums.ac.ir/article_10935_39fbcfadb4c0d5ea420f2cf6ac6ce0bc.pdf} } @article { author = {Khammarnia, Mohammad and Eskandari, Monir and Alinezhade Ranjbar, Arezo and Ansari-Moghadam, Alireza and Peyvand, Mostafa}, title = {Participation rate of cancer patients in treatment decisions: a cross sectional study}, journal = {Journal of Health Literacy}, volume = {2}, number = {3}, pages = {156-163}, year = {2017}, publisher = {Mashhad University of Medical Sciences. Iranian Association of Health Education and Health Promotion}, issn = {-}, eissn = {2476-4728}, doi = {10.22038/jhl.2017.10936}, abstract = {Background and objective: Cancer is one of the most common diseases and the second reason of death in Iran. Giving decision making authority to patients is one of the fundamental principles of the protection of patients. Patients have rights as consumers of health care services that nurses, physician and other health professionals are responsible for maintaining and protecting it. This study aimed to determine cancer patients’ involvement in treatment decisions making. Methods:This cross-sectional study was carried out as descriptive-analytic with practical purpose in 2017 in Zahedan University of Medical Sciences. The study population included 1,000 patients who had cancer that whom 450 patients were selected by simple random sampling. To measure patient participation in treatment decisions, was used of Levente Kristona standard questionnaire. Reliability and validity of the questionnaire was confirmed (coefficient = 0.82). For data analysis used of software spss21 with descriptive statistics and chi-square tests Results: among the patients, 197 men (53%) and 177 women (47%) with a mean age of 31 years were examined. The results of this study showed that the score of mean participation in treatment decisions among the cancer patients was 30 ± 12 and it was in low level. The patients’ participation in treatment decisions had a significant relationship with education level (P = 0.027), however, it was not statistical significant with gender, age, income, occupation and type of cancer and other demographic variables (P> 0.05). Conclusion: In general, that patients' participation in clinical decision making is weak and low. Since patients’ participation in clinical decisions could affect the quality of treatment decisions, therefore, health care providers should attention more to this fact. Also, culturalizating and education according to patients’ knowledge and use of treatment techniques are recommended for clinical decision making promotion. Paper Type:Research Article.}, keywords = {Treatment decision making,Cancer,Participation}, url = {https://literacy.mums.ac.ir/article_10936.html}, eprint = {https://literacy.mums.ac.ir/article_10936_4989770ab7c84a27f70fc9eb15dd5657.pdf} } @article { author = {Khodabandeh, Mahnaz and Maleki Avarasin, Sadegh and Nikniaz, Leila}, title = {The Relationship between Health Literacy, Perceived Self-efficacy and Self-care Performance of Female Senior High School Students in Health Promoting Schools of Miyaneh, 2016-2017}, journal = {Journal of Health Literacy}, volume = {2}, number = {3}, pages = {164-176}, year = {2017}, publisher = {Mashhad University of Medical Sciences. Iranian Association of Health Education and Health Promotion}, issn = {-}, eissn = {2476-4728}, doi = {10.22038/jhl.2017.10937}, abstract = {Background and objective: Self-care in adolescents is considered as an effective measure in line with the promotion of health in each community. In this regard, the role of health promoting schools is of great importance. Furthermore, health literacy, as one of the basic tools for promoting community health, has been given much attention by policymakers. The present study aimed to investigate the relationship between the health literacy, perceived self-efficacy and self-care performance of female senior high school students in the health promoting schools of Miyaneh in 2016-2017. Methods:In this descriptive-correlational study, 320 female senior high school students were selected randomly using the multi –stage cluster sampling method. Data were collected by using the questionnaires of Health Literacy Measure for Adolescents (HELMA), General Self-efficacy Scale, and the Adolescent Health Promotion (AHP) scale. Data were analyzed by SPSS software (version 21) using the statistical tests of Pearson correlation coefficient and Multiple Regression (ENTER method). Results: The results showed that there is a positive and significant relationship between the health literacy and perceived self-efficacy and the self-care performance of female students in the health promoting schools, as well as between the components of health literacy and self-care components. No significant relationship was found between the component of health literacy calculation and the self-care components of nutrition, responsibility for health, spiritual growth, and physical activity. The results of regression analysis indicated that the dimensions of self-efficacy, use and correlation of health literacy are good predictors of self-care performance (R2 = 0.605). Moreover, the health literacy and the perceived self-efficacy can predict the self-care performance of students by 51 percent. Conclusion: The results of the present study indicated that a student with high levels of health literacy and the perceived self-efficacy has better self-care performance. Therefore, in order to improve the self-care performance of students, it is recommended that their health literacy and self-efficacy be improved at schools. Paper Type:Research Article.}, keywords = {Health Literacy,Self-efficacy,health promotion,Self-care Performance}, url = {https://literacy.mums.ac.ir/article_10937.html}, eprint = {https://literacy.mums.ac.ir/article_10937_0cb214ef6f2858c57085c7b1f5e6965f.pdf} } @article { author = {Hosseinzadeh, Elahe and Khodabakhshi-Kolaee, Anahita}, title = {The relationship between senses of humor and Mindfulness with Anxiety of death in elderly men refer to Jahandidegan center of seven region of Municipality in Tehran city}, journal = {Journal of Health Literacy}, volume = {2}, number = {3}, pages = {177-186}, year = {2017}, publisher = {Mashhad University of Medical Sciences. Iranian Association of Health Education and Health Promotion}, issn = {-}, eissn = {2476-4728}, doi = {10.22038/jhl.2017.10938}, abstract = {Background and objective: Ageing period is a time to encounter the facts of life like the death. The acceptance of the reality for all of elders is not easy, but some of research evidences indicated that the two psychological elements including; the sense of humor and mindfulness can be reducing the anxiety of death. The main aim of this study was to assess the relationship between senses of humor and mindfulness with anxietyof death in elderly men. Methods:The current study is descriptive with Correlation .The statistical research community included; all elderly men of District 7 and the Jahandidegan (Ageing) centers of Tehran Municipality in 1394-95. The sample statistical of present research of 100 people between 65 to 75 years old of elderly men by “Available sampling method”.Data collection tools include mental state examination (MMSE), Screening subjects and Sense of Humor Questionnaire (SHQ), Mindfulness questionnaire and Templar Death Anxiety Inventory (DAS). In order to analyze data from tables’ descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation and stepwise regression were used. Results: The results showed that between senses of humor and mindfulness there is a significant negative relationship with death anxiety. The results show that the total variable used to predict 28% of the variance in death anxiety. Humor also has higher effective rate on death anxiety of in elderly men prediction. Conclusion: The findings of present study revealed that the psychological components like; sense of humor and mindfulness can be reduce the anxiety of death in male elderlies. Therefore, elderly counselors and clinicians could be used these two elements for reduction most of anxiety including; the death.  Paper Type:Research Article.}, keywords = {humor,mind,Anxiety,death,ageing}, url = {https://literacy.mums.ac.ir/article_10938.html}, eprint = {https://literacy.mums.ac.ir/article_10938_26e9647f4b659550f7c4215d239093e7.pdf} } @article { author = {Kahtari, Mitra and Farmanbar, Rabiollah and Kasmaei, Parisa and Omidi, Saeed}, title = {The effect of the educational intervention on health literacy level in the girl students}, journal = {Journal of Health Literacy}, volume = {2}, number = {3}, pages = {187-197}, year = {2017}, publisher = {Mashhad University of Medical Sciences. Iranian Association of Health Education and Health Promotion}, issn = {-}, eissn = {2476-4728}, doi = {10.22038/jhl.2017.10939}, abstract = {Background and objective: Health literacy represents the whole range of skills and resources that is related to individuals' ability to process information around health and wellness. The present study aimed to determine the effects of educational intervention on health literacy among female students in the second year of study at high school in the academic year of 95-96 at Siahkal city. Methods:It is a randomized, controlled trial. The population consists of 132 students (71 students in the intervention group, 61 students in the control group) who were selected between girl students in the second year of study at high school in Siahkal city via convenience sampling method and were divided randomly into one intervention group and one control group. To collect data, health literacy of student’s questionnaire (HELMA) was used in two stages (pre-test and post-test). The intervention group was received four health literacy training sessions. Paired t-test, independent t-test and Mann-Whitney test were used to analyze the data using spss21 software. Results: The results indicated that there is a significant difference between the mean of domains of the two groups including reading skills, evaluating and computing domains. However, there is no significant difference between two groups in comparison of some skills such as accessing, understanding, communicating, self-efficacy, use and also the general domain study. Conclusion: The results showed that the use of educational intervention is effective on empowerment and improving the health literacy of girl students. It is evident in the area of understanding, calculating and evaluating the effects of intervention. Paper Type:Research Article.}, keywords = {Health Literacy,Understanding Domain,Computing Domain,Communicating Domain}, url = {https://literacy.mums.ac.ir/article_10939.html}, eprint = {https://literacy.mums.ac.ir/article_10939_414236414f9d6b851d056ee6821672f8.pdf} }