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			<journal>
			<title>Journal of Health Literacy</title>
			<title_fa>فصلنامه سواد سلامت</title_fa>
			<short_title>J Health Lit</short_title>
			<subject>Medical Sciences</subject>
			<web_url>https://literacy.mums.ac.ir/</web_url>
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			<journal_id_issn>-</journal_id_issn>
			<journal_id_issn_online>2476-4728</journal_id_issn_online>
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			<journal_id_science></journal_id_science>
			<language>en</language>
			<pubdate>
				<type>jalali</type>
				<year>2025</year>
				<month>10</month>
				<day>1</day>
			</pubdate>
			<pubdate>
				<type>gregorian</type>
				<year>2025</year>
				<month>10</month>
				<day>1</day>
			</pubdate>
			<volume>10</volume>
			<number>4</number>
			<publish_type>online</publish_type>
			<publish_edition>1</publish_edition>
			<article_type>fulltext</article_type>
			<articleset><article>
				<language>en</language>
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				<article_id_doi></article_id_doi>
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				<article_id_magiran></article_id_magiran>
				<article_id_sid></article_id_sid>
				<title_fa></title_fa>
				<title>The Effects of Health Literacy on Electronic Word of Mouth in Health Information Dissemination: The Moderating Role of Health Communication Competence</title>
				<subject_fa></subject_fa>
				<subject></subject>
				<content_type_fa>مقاله پژوهشی</content_type_fa>
				<content_type>Original Article</content_type>
				<abstract_fa><![CDATA[]]></abstract_fa>
				<abstract><![CDATA[Background and Objectives: The transition to electronic communication from conventional methods has resulted in a natural shift from word-of-mouth to electronic word-of-mouth. The dynamics of electronic platforms has opened a new dimension for the society to ‘responsibly’ involve more in health information sharing to ensure that everyone has equal accessibility to health information. The main objective of this research was to examine the moderating effect of health communication competence on the relationship between health literacy and electronic word of mouth (e-WOM) in health information dissemination among Malaysia internet users. Materials and Methods: This descriptive study has applied cross-sectional time horizon as it was intended to identify the relationship between health literacy and electronic word of mouth in health information sharing among Malaysia internet users. 400 samples were approached as the respondents in which each major region of Malaysia has represented by 100 respondents. The instrument was a self-administered questionnaire with 56 items, adapted from New Short-Form Health Literacy Instrument (HLS-SF12), e-WOM questionnaire and CoCo questionnaire for health communication competence items.Results: The study has indicated Malaysia internet users have higher percentage of sufficient health literacy and its domains, compared to the to Malaysia Health Literacy Survey (MHLS) 2023. The results also found that health literacy and its three domains were significantly, positively and largely related to electronic word of mouth (e-WOM) in disseminating health information. Besides, the study has discovered the moderating effects of health communication competence on the relationship between the independent and dependent variables, with a significant interaction term in between disease prevention and health communication competence. Conclusion: Based on the study’s findings, the level of health literacy among internet users was sufficiently favorable and is expected to increase from time to time. Thus, it is advisable for the public health authorities to take advantage of this whole scenario of health literacy significance in influencing e-WOM among the society, especially future has foreseen a great impact of technology advancement in sharing important health information via the convenience of internet. ]]></abstract>
				<keyword_fa></keyword_fa>
				<keyword>e-WOM, Health Communication, Health Information, Health Literacy</keyword>
				<start_page>9</start_page>
				<end_page>21</end_page>
				<web_url>https://literacy.mums.ac.ir/article_26010.html</web_url>
			<author_list><author>
				<first_name>Nur</first_name>
				<middle_name>Athirah</middle_name>
				<last_name>Sumardi</last_name>
				<suffix></suffix>
				<first_name_fa></first_name_fa>
				<middle_name_fa></middle_name_fa>
				<last_name_fa></last_name_fa>
				<suffix_fa></suffix_fa>
				<email>athirahsumardi@uitm.edu.my</email>
				<code>114178</code>
				<coreauthor>Yes</coreauthor>
				<affiliation>Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Selangor Branch, 42300 Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.</affiliation>
				<affiliation_fa></affiliation_fa>
				 </author><author>
				<first_name>Sharifa</first_name>
				<middle_name>Ezat</middle_name>
				<last_name>Wan Puteh</last_name>
				<suffix></suffix>
				<first_name_fa></first_name_fa>
				<middle_name_fa></middle_name_fa>
				<last_name_fa></last_name_fa>
				<suffix_fa></suffix_fa>
				<email>sh_ezat@ppukm.ukm.edu.my</email>
				<code>114179</code>
				<coreauthor>No</coreauthor>
				<affiliation>Department of Community Health, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Yaacob Latif, Bandar Tun Razak, 56000 Cheras, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.</affiliation>
				<affiliation_fa></affiliation_fa>
				 </author></author_list>
				</article><article>
				<language>en</language>
				<article_id_issn></article_id_issn>
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				<article_id_pubmed></article_id_pubmed>
				<article_id_pii></article_id_pii>
				<article_id_doi></article_id_doi>
				<article_id_iranmedex></article_id_iranmedex>
				<article_id_magiran></article_id_magiran>
				<article_id_sid></article_id_sid>
				<title_fa></title_fa>
				<title>Mental Health Literacy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Knowledge about Mental Illnesses among Non-health Professionals in Ethiopia</title>
				<subject_fa></subject_fa>
				<subject></subject>
				<content_type_fa>مرور نظامند</content_type_fa>
				<content_type>Systematic Review</content_type>
				<abstract_fa><![CDATA[]]></abstract_fa>
				<abstract><![CDATA[Background and Objectives: Mental illnesses are alarmingly on the rise in both developed and developing countries. Knowledge is a core concept in mental health literacythat aids in recognizing, managing, and preventing mental illnesses. We aimed to systematically review and conduct a meta-analysis on mental illnessesknowledgeamong non-health professionals in Ethiopia.Materials and Methods: To identify eligible studies, PubMed/MEDLINE, Hinari, AJOL (African Journal Online), Scopus/Science Direct, ProQuest, and Google Scholar were systematically searched from October 2024 to December 2024.This systematic review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. All primary studies focusing on mental illnesses knowledge in Ethiopia were considered. The metaprop program on STATA v. 18 was used to calculate the pooled level of mental illnesses knowledge using the random-effects meta-analysis model. A pooled magnitude of mental illnesses knowledge was presented on a forest plot with a 95% CI.Results: The pooled level of knowledge about mental illnesses among non-health professionals in Ethiopia was 56.93%. Based on subgroup analysis, the knowledge of study participants about mental illnesses varies depending on the study’s region and period.Conclusion:The finding from this review indicates that a significant number of the population has inadequate knowledge about mental illnesses. Concerned bodies’ should emphasize activities like designing regionally tailored educational messages, increasing media engagement on mental health topics, and implementing community-based mental health interventionsto improve knowledge about mental illnesses.]]></abstract>
				<keyword_fa></keyword_fa>
				<keyword>Mental Illnesses, Knowledge, Systematic review, Meta Analysis andEthiopia</keyword>
				<start_page>22</start_page>
				<end_page>33</end_page>
				<web_url>https://literacy.mums.ac.ir/article_26011.html</web_url>
			<author_list><author>
				<first_name>Lulu</first_name>
				<middle_name></middle_name>
				<last_name>Abebe</last_name>
				<suffix></suffix>
				<first_name_fa></first_name_fa>
				<middle_name_fa></middle_name_fa>
				<last_name_fa></last_name_fa>
				<suffix_fa></suffix_fa>
				<email>lulusayo1154@gmail.com</email>
				<code>114181</code>
				<coreauthor>No</coreauthor>
				<affiliation>Department of Psychiatry, College of Health and Medical Science, Dilla University, Dilla, Ethiopia</affiliation>
				<affiliation_fa></affiliation_fa>
				 </author><author>
				<first_name>Berhanu</first_name>
				<middle_name>G.</middle_name>
				<last_name>Debela</last_name>
				<suffix></suffix>
				<first_name_fa></first_name_fa>
				<middle_name_fa></middle_name_fa>
				<last_name_fa></last_name_fa>
				<suffix_fa></suffix_fa>
				<email>berhanugdebela@gmail.com</email>
				<code>114180</code>
				<coreauthor>Yes</coreauthor>
				<affiliation>School of Public Health, College of Health and Medical Science, Dilla University, Dilla, Ethiopia</affiliation>
				<affiliation_fa></affiliation_fa>
				 </author><author>
				<first_name>Habtamu</first_name>
				<middle_name>Endashaw</middle_name>
				<last_name>Hareru</last_name>
				<suffix></suffix>
				<first_name_fa></first_name_fa>
				<middle_name_fa></middle_name_fa>
				<last_name_fa></last_name_fa>
				<suffix_fa></suffix_fa>
				<email>habteenda@gmail.com</email>
				<code>114182</code>
				<coreauthor>No</coreauthor>
				<affiliation>School of Public Health, College of Health and Medical Science, Dilla University, Dilla, Ethiopia</affiliation>
				<affiliation_fa></affiliation_fa>
				 </author></author_list>
				</article><article>
				<language>en</language>
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				<article_id_pubmed></article_id_pubmed>
				<article_id_pii></article_id_pii>
				<article_id_doi></article_id_doi>
				<article_id_iranmedex></article_id_iranmedex>
				<article_id_magiran></article_id_magiran>
				<article_id_sid></article_id_sid>
				<title_fa></title_fa>
				<title>Mental Health Literacy and Some Factors affecting it Among Referring People to Addiction Treatment Centers: A Cross-sectional Study in Iran</title>
				<subject_fa></subject_fa>
				<subject></subject>
				<content_type_fa>مقاله پژوهشی</content_type_fa>
				<content_type>Original Article</content_type>
				<abstract_fa><![CDATA[]]></abstract_fa>
				<abstract><![CDATA[Background and Objective: Given the increasing prevalence of addiction and the importance of assessing the level of mental health literacy among addicted individuals and the limited reports in this regard, the present study aimed to assess mental health literacy and some of the factors affecting it among addicts.Materials and Methods: The present study was a cross-sectional analytical study. Two hundred thirty addicts referred to addiction treatment centers in Qaen, South Khorasan, Iran, were selected to participate in the survey through one-stage cluster sampling in 2024. The data collection instrument included demographic and contextual characteristics, and Mental Health Literacy Questionnaires (MHLQ). The data were analyzed using SPSS version 23, descriptive statistics, and logistic regression. Results: The mean and standard deviation of the mental health literacy score was 68.258±3.247 out of 145, which was low. Occupation, family economic status, smoking status, and amount of substance used were among the factors affecting mental health literacy.Conclusion: Mental health literacy was lower among retired addicts, those with families with unfavorable economic status, addicts who smoke, and addicts with high amounts of substance use. It is suggested to pay more attention to the addicts in designing educational programs to improve their mental health literacy.]]></abstract>
				<keyword_fa></keyword_fa>
				<keyword>Addicts, Addiction Treatment Centers, Mental Health Literacy, Qaen</keyword>
				<start_page>34</start_page>
				<end_page>44</end_page>
				<web_url>https://literacy.mums.ac.ir/article_26144.html</web_url>
			<author_list><author>
				<first_name>Rahman</first_name>
				<middle_name></middle_name>
				<last_name>Panahi</last_name>
				<suffix></suffix>
				<first_name_fa></first_name_fa>
				<middle_name_fa></middle_name_fa>
				<last_name_fa></last_name_fa>
				<suffix_fa></suffix_fa>
				<email>peimanpanahi63@yahoo.com</email>
				<code>114776</code>
				<coreauthor>No</coreauthor>
				<affiliation>Assistant Professor, Department of Public Health, Qaen Faculty of Medical Sciences, Cardiovascular Diseases Research Center, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran.</affiliation>
				<affiliation_fa></affiliation_fa>
				 </author><author>
				<first_name>Elaheh</first_name>
				<middle_name></middle_name>
				<last_name>Razavi</last_name>
				<suffix></suffix>
				<first_name_fa></first_name_fa>
				<middle_name_fa></middle_name_fa>
				<last_name_fa></last_name_fa>
				<suffix_fa></suffix_fa>
				<email>elaherazavi81@gmail.com</email>
				<code>114778</code>
				<coreauthor>No</coreauthor>
				<affiliation>Department of Nursing, Qaen Faculty of Medical Sciences, Student Research Committee, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran.</affiliation>
				<affiliation_fa></affiliation_fa>
				 </author><author>
				<first_name>Mahmood</first_name>
				<middle_name></middle_name>
				<last_name>Rajabpoor</last_name>
				<suffix></suffix>
				<first_name_fa></first_name_fa>
				<middle_name_fa></middle_name_fa>
				<last_name_fa></last_name_fa>
				<suffix_fa></suffix_fa>
				<email>mahmood.rajabpoor60@gmail.com</email>
				<code>114779</code>
				<coreauthor>No</coreauthor>
				<affiliation>Department of Psychology, Islamic Azad University, Qaen, Iran.</affiliation>
				<affiliation_fa></affiliation_fa>
				 </author><author>
				<first_name>Mohiadin</first_name>
				<middle_name></middle_name>
				<last_name>Amjadian</last_name>
				<suffix></suffix>
				<first_name_fa></first_name_fa>
				<middle_name_fa></middle_name_fa>
				<last_name_fa></last_name_fa>
				<suffix_fa></suffix_fa>
				<email>mohiadin72@yahoo.com</email>
				<code>114777</code>
				<coreauthor>Yes</coreauthor>
				<affiliation>English language Department, School of Medicine, Kurdistan Medical Sciences University, Sanandaj, Iran.</affiliation>
				<affiliation_fa></affiliation_fa>
				 </author></author_list>
				</article><article>
				<language>en</language>
				<article_id_issn></article_id_issn>
				<article_id_issn_online></article_id_issn_online>
				<article_id_pubmed></article_id_pubmed>
				<article_id_pii></article_id_pii>
				<article_id_doi></article_id_doi>
				<article_id_iranmedex></article_id_iranmedex>
				<article_id_magiran></article_id_magiran>
				<article_id_sid></article_id_sid>
				<title_fa></title_fa>
				<title>The Relationship of the Health Locus of Control, eHealth Literacy, and Health-Promoting Lifestyle in Predicting the Quality of Life among the Iranian Population in Northeast Iran: A Path Analysis</title>
				<subject_fa></subject_fa>
				<subject></subject>
				<content_type_fa>مقاله پژوهشی</content_type_fa>
				<content_type>Original Article</content_type>
				<abstract_fa><![CDATA[]]></abstract_fa>
				<abstract><![CDATA[Background and Objectives: Quality of life (QOL) is multidimensional. Adopting a healthy lifestyle has a profoundly positive impact on people&#039;s QOL. factors such as the health locus of control (HLOC) and electronic health literacy (eHL) can play a significant role in adopting healthy behaviors, improving lifestyle, and ultimately enhancing QOL. Therefore, this study determined the relationship between HLOC, eHL, and health-promoting lifestyle with QOL.Materials and Methods: This study was a cross-sectional study performed among 753 participants 18 years or over referred to comprehensive health service centers in Gonabad in 2023. Five standard questionnaires were used to collect information: demographic profile questionnaire, an HLOC questionnaire, an eHL questionnaire, a health-promotion lifestyle questionnaire, and a QOL questionnaire. SPSS version 21 and the AMOS version 24 were used for data analysis. Results: The mean (± standard deviation) age of the participants was 34.39 (± 12.43). Based on the results of the path analysis, the variables of chance HLOC, internal HLOC, powerful people HLOC, and eHL were able to predict 12% of the variance of a health-promoting lifestyle (R2 = 0.12) and powerful people HLOC (estimate total effect = 0.243) had the greatest impact on health-promoting lifestyle. Also, the variables of chance HLOC, internal HLOC, powerful people HLOC, eHL, and health-promoting lifestyle predicted 38% of the variance of QOL (R2 = 0.38) and health-promoting lifestyle (estimated total effect = 0.615) had the greatest impact on QOL. Conclusion: The results of this research indicate the effectiveness of the variables of HLOC, eHL, and health-promoting lifestyle in improving the QOL. Therefore, considering that a healthy promotion lifestyle plays a key role in strengthening and maintaining the health of individuals in society, it is necessary to guide societal actions and health policies to promote and improve the QOL. Therefore, educational programs should focus on these variables to enhance people’s quality of life.]]></abstract>
				<keyword_fa></keyword_fa>
				<keyword>Quality of life, Health locus of control, Health Literacy, health-promoting lifestyle</keyword>
				<start_page>45</start_page>
				<end_page>59</end_page>
				<web_url>https://literacy.mums.ac.ir/article_26352.html</web_url>
			<author_list><author>
				<first_name>Mitra</first_name>
				<middle_name></middle_name>
				<last_name>Dogonchi</last_name>
				<suffix></suffix>
				<first_name_fa></first_name_fa>
				<middle_name_fa></middle_name_fa>
				<last_name_fa></last_name_fa>
				<suffix_fa></suffix_fa>
				<email>dogonchi.mitra@yahoo.com</email>
				<code>115676</code>
				<coreauthor>No</coreauthor>
				<affiliation>Department of Health Education and Health Promotion, School of Health, Social Development and Health Promotion Research Center, Gonabad University of Medical Sciences, Gonabad, Iran.</affiliation>
				<affiliation_fa></affiliation_fa>
				 </author><author>
				<first_name>Mahdi</first_name>
				<middle_name></middle_name>
				<last_name>Moshki</last_name>
				<suffix></suffix>
				<first_name_fa></first_name_fa>
				<middle_name_fa></middle_name_fa>
				<last_name_fa></last_name_fa>
				<suffix_fa></suffix_fa>
				<email>drmoshki@gmail.com</email>
				<code>115677</code>
				<coreauthor>No</coreauthor>
				<affiliation>Department of Health Education and Health Promotion, School of Health, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Gonabad University of Medical Sciences, Gonabad, Iran.</affiliation>
				<affiliation_fa></affiliation_fa>
				 </author><author>
				<first_name>Aida</first_name>
				<middle_name></middle_name>
				<last_name>Ahmadpour</last_name>
				<suffix></suffix>
				<first_name_fa></first_name_fa>
				<middle_name_fa></middle_name_fa>
				<last_name_fa></last_name_fa>
				<suffix_fa></suffix_fa>
				<email>aida.ahmadpour1@gmail.com</email>
				<code>115678</code>
				<coreauthor>No</coreauthor>
				<affiliation>Student Research Committee, School of Health, Gonabad University of Medical Sciences, Gonabad, Iran.</affiliation>
				<affiliation_fa></affiliation_fa>
				 </author><author>
				<first_name>Mahya</first_name>
				<middle_name></middle_name>
				<last_name>Ebrahimi</last_name>
				<suffix></suffix>
				<first_name_fa></first_name_fa>
				<middle_name_fa></middle_name_fa>
				<last_name_fa></last_name_fa>
				<suffix_fa></suffix_fa>
				<email>ebrahimimahya16@gmail.com</email>
				<code>115679</code>
				<coreauthor>No</coreauthor>
				<affiliation>Student Research Committee, School of Health, Gonabad University of Medical Sciences, Gonabad, Iran.</affiliation>
				<affiliation_fa></affiliation_fa>
				 </author><author>
				<first_name>Zahra</first_name>
				<middle_name></middle_name>
				<last_name>Bagherian</last_name>
				<suffix></suffix>
				<first_name_fa></first_name_fa>
				<middle_name_fa></middle_name_fa>
				<last_name_fa></last_name_fa>
				<suffix_fa></suffix_fa>
				<email>zahrabgh50@gmail.com</email>
				<code>115680</code>
				<coreauthor>No</coreauthor>
				<affiliation>Student Research Committee, School of Health, Gonabad University of Medical Sciences, Gonabad, Iran.</affiliation>
				<affiliation_fa></affiliation_fa>
				 </author><author>
				<first_name>Alireza</first_name>
				<middle_name></middle_name>
				<last_name>Jafari</last_name>
				<suffix></suffix>
				<first_name_fa></first_name_fa>
				<middle_name_fa></middle_name_fa>
				<last_name_fa></last_name_fa>
				<suffix_fa></suffix_fa>
				<email>jafari.ar94@gmail.com</email>
				<code>115681</code>
				<coreauthor>Yes</coreauthor>
				<affiliation>Department of Health Education and Health Promotion, School of Health, Nursing Research Center, Gonabad University of Medical Sciences, Gonabad, Iran.</affiliation>
				<affiliation_fa></affiliation_fa>
				 </author></author_list>
				</article><article>
				<language>en</language>
				<article_id_issn></article_id_issn>
				<article_id_issn_online></article_id_issn_online>
				<article_id_pubmed></article_id_pubmed>
				<article_id_pii></article_id_pii>
				<article_id_doi></article_id_doi>
				<article_id_iranmedex></article_id_iranmedex>
				<article_id_magiran></article_id_magiran>
				<article_id_sid></article_id_sid>
				<title_fa></title_fa>
				<title>Balancing Health Literacy and Healthcare Expenditures: Evidence from a Social Security Fund</title>
				<subject_fa></subject_fa>
				<subject></subject>
				<content_type_fa>مقاله پژوهشی</content_type_fa>
				<content_type>Original Article</content_type>
				<abstract_fa><![CDATA[]]></abstract_fa>
				<abstract><![CDATA[Background and Objectives: Health literacy is a crucial determinant of health outcomes and healthcare expenditures. Although health literacy is generally viewed as beneficial, its impact on healthcare expenditures, remains complex. This study aimed to 1) assess the status of health literacy and healthcare expenditures among members of a social security fund, 2) examine differences across various sociodemographic groups, and 3) explore the effect of health literacy on healthcare expenditures.Materials and Methods: Data were collected from members of a social security fund through a health literacy questionnaire in 2022. Participants provided their insurance identification numbers, which were used to retrieve actual healthcare expenditure data from the social security fund&#039;s administrative database. This allowed for the linkage of self-reported health literacy data with corresponding expenditure records. Statistical analyses were conducted using parametric and non-parametric correlation tests, ANOVA, Kruskal-Wallis and quantile regression analysis.Results: The mean and median of health expenditure in the sample was 703 thousand Rials  and 257.4 million IRR (equal to 143.3 and 525.3 US$, respectively), with the highest expenditures among individuals with limited disability and those self-assessing their health as poor. Health literacy scores averaged 71.7 (SD±15.1), with higher scores among women, singles, and those with higher education. A quantile regression revealed that self-rated health consistently predicted lower costs, while health literacy was linked to higher spending at median and upper quantiles. Unemployment and student status were associated with significantly reduced costs, especially among higher spenders.Conclusion: This study underscores the complex relationship between health literacy and healthcare spending. Enhancing health literacy, while beneficial, should be accompanied by strategies to mitigate cost increases, particularly for vulnerable groups such as individuals with mild disabilities. Promoting realistic health perceptions and tailored interventions can optimize healthcare utilization, reduce unnecessary expenses, and ensure the effective allocation of resources within social security systems.]]></abstract>
				<keyword_fa></keyword_fa>
				<keyword>Disability, Healthcare expenditure, Health Literacy, Socioeconomic factors, Self-Perceived Health, Iran</keyword>
				<start_page>60</start_page>
				<end_page>73</end_page>
				<web_url>https://literacy.mums.ac.ir/article_26406.html</web_url>
			<author_list><author>
				<first_name>Shokat</first_name>
				<middle_name></middle_name>
				<last_name>Sanei Yarand</last_name>
				<suffix></suffix>
				<first_name_fa></first_name_fa>
				<middle_name_fa></middle_name_fa>
				<last_name_fa></last_name_fa>
				<suffix_fa></suffix_fa>
				<email>sh.sanei.yarand@gmail.com</email>
				<code>115913</code>
				<coreauthor>No</coreauthor>
				<affiliation>Student Research Community, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.</affiliation>
				<affiliation_fa></affiliation_fa>
				 </author><author>
				<first_name>Mehdi</first_name>
				<middle_name></middle_name>
				<last_name>Basakha</last_name>
				<suffix></suffix>
				<first_name_fa></first_name_fa>
				<middle_name_fa></middle_name_fa>
				<last_name_fa></last_name_fa>
				<suffix_fa></suffix_fa>
				<email>basakha@gmail.com</email>
				<code>115912</code>
				<coreauthor>Yes</coreauthor>
				<affiliation>Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Social Health Research Institute, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran|Department of Social Welfare Management, School of Social Health, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.</affiliation>
				<affiliation_fa></affiliation_fa>
				 </author><author>
				<first_name>Seyed Hossein</first_name>
				<middle_name></middle_name>
				<last_name>Mohaqeqi Kamal</last_name>
				<suffix></suffix>
				<first_name_fa></first_name_fa>
				<middle_name_fa></middle_name_fa>
				<last_name_fa></last_name_fa>
				<suffix_fa></suffix_fa>
				<email>hosseinmohaqeq@gmail.com</email>
				<code>115914</code>
				<coreauthor>No</coreauthor>
				<affiliation>Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Social Health Research Institute, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran|Department of Social Welfare Management, School of Social Health, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.</affiliation>
				<affiliation_fa></affiliation_fa>
				 </author></author_list>
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				<language>en</language>
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				<title_fa></title_fa>
				<title>Health Literacy among University Students: A Comparative Study between Health-Related and Non-Health-Related Academic Fields</title>
				<subject_fa></subject_fa>
				<subject></subject>
				<content_type_fa>مقاله پژوهشی</content_type_fa>
				<content_type>Original Article</content_type>
				<abstract_fa><![CDATA[]]></abstract_fa>
				<abstract><![CDATA[Background and Objectives: Health literacy is increasingly recognized as a crucial competency for university students, especially in developing countries like Indonesia, where disparities in health education across academic disciplines may impact health outcomes. Students in non-health-related fields may have limited exposure to health information, potentially leading to gaps in preventive behavior and healthcare decision-making. This study aimed to compare the levels of health literacy between students from health-related and non-health-related academic fields and to assess the association between academic discipline and health literacy status among undergraduate students in Semarang, Indonesia.Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted from September to December 2024 among 505 undergraduate students at Diponegoro University. Participants were selected using simple random sampling. Health literacy was measured using the validated Indonesian version of the HLS-EU-Q16, which demonstrated high internal consistency (Cronbach’s α = 0.854). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi-square tests (including Monte Carlo simulation and Fisher–Freeman–Halton exact tests when appropriate), and odds ratio analysis. To address the imbalance in group sizes between academic fields, a matched sample analysis (n = 274) was conducted by randomly selecting 137 non-health-related respondents to match the number of health-related students.Results: In the full sample, 72.9% of respondents had sufficient, 23.0% had problematic, and 4.2% had inadequate health literacy. A significant association was found between academic field and health literacy level (p &lt; 0.001). Students in health-related faculties were significantly less likely to have low health literacy (OR = 0.351; 95% CI: 0.185–0.668; p &lt; 0.001). This finding was consistent in the matched sample analysis (OR = 0.305; 95% CI: 0.166–0.561; p &lt; 0.001), confirming the robustness of the association regardless of sample imbalance.Conclusion: Students in health-related programs had significantly higher health literacy levels, likely due to greater exposure to health content in their curriculum. These findings highlight the need to integrate health literacy education into non-health programs to reduce disparities. Interdisciplinary efforts and digital literacy strategies may help equip all students with the skills needed to manage their health effectively.]]></abstract>
				<keyword_fa></keyword_fa>
				<keyword>Academic Disciplines, Health-related Program, HLS-EU-Q16</keyword>
				<start_page>74</start_page>
				<end_page>92</end_page>
				<web_url>https://literacy.mums.ac.ir/article_26431.html</web_url>
			<author_list><author>
				<first_name>Natasha</first_name>
				<middle_name></middle_name>
				<last_name>Aqmarina</last_name>
				<suffix></suffix>
				<first_name_fa></first_name_fa>
				<middle_name_fa></middle_name_fa>
				<last_name_fa></last_name_fa>
				<suffix_fa></suffix_fa>
				<email>natashaaqmarina@gmail.com</email>
				<code>116005</code>
				<coreauthor>Yes</coreauthor>
				<affiliation>Master’s Students in Community Health Development Program, Department of Community, Family and Occupational Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Thailand</affiliation>
				<affiliation_fa></affiliation_fa>
				 </author><author>
				<first_name>Sauwanan</first_name>
				<middle_name></middle_name>
				<last_name>Bumrerraj</last_name>
				<suffix></suffix>
				<first_name_fa></first_name_fa>
				<middle_name_fa></middle_name_fa>
				<last_name_fa></last_name_fa>
				<suffix_fa></suffix_fa>
				<email>sauwanan@kku.ac.th</email>
				<code>116006</code>
				<coreauthor>No</coreauthor>
				<affiliation>Department of Community, Family and Occupational Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Thailand.</affiliation>
				<affiliation_fa></affiliation_fa>
				 </author></author_list>
				</article><article>
				<language>en</language>
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				<article_id_sid></article_id_sid>
				<title_fa></title_fa>
				<title>Health Literacy and Health Perception of Pregnant Women in the Southeast Region of Türkiye: A Cross-Sectional Study</title>
				<subject_fa></subject_fa>
				<subject></subject>
				<content_type_fa>مقاله پژوهشی</content_type_fa>
				<content_type>Original Article</content_type>
				<abstract_fa><![CDATA[]]></abstract_fa>
				<abstract><![CDATA[Background and Objectives: This study was conducted to evaluate the relationship between health literacy level and health perception in third-trimester pregnant women and to determine the effect of health literacy on health perception.Material and Methods: This descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted in 2024 at Mardin Training and Research Hospital in Türkiye. Without selecting a sample, 201 third-trimester pregnant women who applied to obstetrics and gynecology units during the specified period were included in the study. The Personal Information Form, European Health Literacy Scale, and Health Perception Scale were used as data collection tools. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews and analyzed using nonparametric tests. İncluding the Mann–Whitney U test and Kruskal–Wallis test.Results: 29.3% of the participants had inadequate, 46.2% had problematic, 23.3% had adequate, and only 0.9% had excellent health literacy. There was a significant correlation between health literacy and variables such as education level(p &lt; 0.001), economic status(p = 0.002), housing type (p = 0.018), and reading frequency (p = 0.005). Health perception was generally found to be at a good level and showed significant associations with age at marriage (p = 0.014), economic status(p = 0.007), smoking (p = 0.036), and regular medication use(p = 0.011). However, no statistically significant correlation was found between health literacy and health perception(p = 0.412).Conclusion: The study revealed that most pregnant women had inadequate or problematic health literacy levels, whereas their health perceptions were generally positive. Although both variables were influenced by various demographic and behavioural factors, no statistically significant relationship was found between health literacy and health perception. Reveals the importance of interventions to increase health literacy, especially in pregnant women.]]></abstract>
				<keyword_fa></keyword_fa>
				<keyword>Health Literacy, pregnancy, Health Perception</keyword>
				<start_page>93</start_page>
				<end_page>117</end_page>
				<web_url>https://literacy.mums.ac.ir/article_26432.html</web_url>
			<author_list><author>
				<first_name>Sema</first_name>
				<middle_name></middle_name>
				<last_name>CIFCI</last_name>
				<suffix></suffix>
				<first_name_fa></first_name_fa>
				<middle_name_fa></middle_name_fa>
				<last_name_fa></last_name_fa>
				<suffix_fa></suffix_fa>
				<email>semacifci@artuklu.edu.tr</email>
				<code>116007</code>
				<coreauthor>Yes</coreauthor>
				<affiliation>Associate Professor, Mardin Artuklu University, Faculty of Health Science, Department of Nursing, Mardin.</affiliation>
				<affiliation_fa></affiliation_fa>
				 </author><author>
				<first_name>Aynur</first_name>
				<middle_name></middle_name>
				<last_name>GüNES</last_name>
				<suffix></suffix>
				<first_name_fa></first_name_fa>
				<middle_name_fa></middle_name_fa>
				<last_name_fa></last_name_fa>
				<suffix_fa></suffix_fa>
				<email>aynurgunes@artuklu.edu.tr</email>
				<code>116008</code>
				<coreauthor>No</coreauthor>
				<affiliation>Master's student, Mardin Artuklu University, Faculty of Health Science, Department of Nursing, Mardin.</affiliation>
				<affiliation_fa></affiliation_fa>
				 </author><author>
				<first_name>Esra</first_name>
				<middle_name></middle_name>
				<last_name>VERIM</last_name>
				<suffix></suffix>
				<first_name_fa></first_name_fa>
				<middle_name_fa></middle_name_fa>
				<last_name_fa></last_name_fa>
				<suffix_fa></suffix_fa>
				<email>verimesra@gmail.com</email>
				<code>116009</code>
				<coreauthor>No</coreauthor>
				<affiliation>Assistant Professor, Gaziantep University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Midwifery, Gaziantep.</affiliation>
				<affiliation_fa></affiliation_fa>
				 </author></author_list>
				</article><article>
				<language>en</language>
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				<article_id_magiran></article_id_magiran>
				<article_id_sid></article_id_sid>
				<title_fa></title_fa>
				<title>Health Literate Hospital: A Qualitative Exploration of Care Providers’ and Care Costumers’ Perspectives</title>
				<subject_fa></subject_fa>
				<subject></subject>
				<content_type_fa>مقاله پژوهشی</content_type_fa>
				<content_type>Original Article</content_type>
				<abstract_fa><![CDATA[]]></abstract_fa>
				<abstract><![CDATA[Background and Objectives: By considering hospitals as the workplaces where health literacy problems are most frequent and extreme, exploring the health literate health care organizations’ attributes in hospital context seems inevitable. The purpose of this study was to use qualitative research method for identifying dimensions and characteristics of a Health Literate Hospital (HLH) as well as defining it.Materials and Methods: Exploratory content-analysis, open-ended and face-to-face interviews were used to elicit participants’ perspectives. Considering maximum variety, 23 care providers and 25 care recipients in Tehran participated in interviews. According to Granheim and Landman&#039;s method using MAXQDA-10 software beside manual analysis, researchers coded transcripts and collating these codes into sub-categories and then merging them into main categories and explored dimensions of the concept.Results: Analysis of qualitative data from 48 participants led to identification of 97 codes, 24 sub-categories and finally 12 categories including; 1) facilitating access to information and services, 2) health prevention and education strategy, 3) health literacy-oriented planning, 4) provide diverse and innovative understandable media, 5) safety-based management, 6) community partnership-based service, 7) workforce health literacy-oriented training, 8) interpersonal communication, 9) health literacy leadership, 10) clear information on costs and insurances, 11) health service coordinate with the level of individuals’ literacy, and 12) respecting clients. Conclusion: Finding of this study conceptualized a Health Literate Hospital (HLH) as a multi-dimensional framework encompassing twelve attributes with health literacy approach. It is hoped that findings can be useful to guide the future researches and interventions as well as to provide the clear base for planning, implementing, and evaluating interventions aimed at promoting health outcomes. These findings can inform clinical policymakers and managers in designing policies, strategic planning, and staff training programs to strengthen the institutionalization of health literacy practices in settings like hospitals.]]></abstract>
				<keyword_fa></keyword_fa>
				<keyword>Health Literacy, Health Literate Health Care Organizations (HLHOs), Health Literate Hospital</keyword>
				<start_page>118</start_page>
				<end_page>142</end_page>
				<web_url>https://literacy.mums.ac.ir/article_26473.html</web_url>
			<author_list><author>
				<first_name>Fatemeh</first_name>
				<middle_name></middle_name>
				<last_name>Bahrambeygi</last_name>
				<suffix></suffix>
				<first_name_fa></first_name_fa>
				<middle_name_fa></middle_name_fa>
				<last_name_fa></last_name_fa>
				<suffix_fa></suffix_fa>
				<email>ayda.bahrambigi@gmail.com</email>
				<code>116211</code>
				<coreauthor>No</coreauthor>
				<affiliation>PhD in Health Education and Health Promotion, Chronic Respiratory Disease Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.</affiliation>
				<affiliation_fa></affiliation_fa>
				 </author><author>
				<first_name>Sakineh</first_name>
				<middle_name></middle_name>
				<last_name>Rakhshanderou</last_name>
				<suffix></suffix>
				<first_name_fa></first_name_fa>
				<middle_name_fa></middle_name_fa>
				<last_name_fa></last_name_fa>
				<suffix_fa></suffix_fa>
				<email>s_rakhshanderou@sbmu.ac.ir</email>
				<code>116212</code>
				<coreauthor>No</coreauthor>
				<affiliation>Associate Professor of Health Education and Health Promotion, School of Public Health &amp; Safety, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.</affiliation>
				<affiliation_fa></affiliation_fa>
				 </author><author>
				<first_name>Mohtasham</first_name>
				<middle_name></middle_name>
				<last_name>Ghaffari</last_name>
				<suffix></suffix>
				<first_name_fa></first_name_fa>
				<middle_name_fa></middle_name_fa>
				<last_name_fa></last_name_fa>
				<suffix_fa></suffix_fa>
				<email>mahtashamghafar@gmail.com</email>
				<code>116213</code>
				<coreauthor>Yes</coreauthor>
				<affiliation>Professor of Health Education and Health Promotion, School of Public Health &amp; Safety, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran</affiliation>
				<affiliation_fa></affiliation_fa>
				 </author></author_list>
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