The Effect of Parents' Health Literacy on Primary School Students' Health Screening Results

NCT06819722 | Active Not Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: Duzce-U-merve0004
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 376
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Health literacy (HL) is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as "the achievement of a level of knowledge, personal skills, and confidence to take action to improve individual and community health by changing personal lifestyles and living conditions". Health literacy is described as a concept encompassing various skills that enhance individuals' quality of life, such as accessing accurate health information, developing healthy living behaviours, utilizing healthcare services, and making health-related decisions. To improve the health literacy of society, it is essential first to identify and enhance the health literacy of families, the smallest unit of the community. Adult family members are responsible for their health and play a critical role in fostering healthy behaviours in their children and addressing their health needs. Aim: Health screenings, particularly for the early diagnosis of health issues in children, are crucial for health preservation and the creation of a healthy society in the future. Therefore, the aim of this study is to determine the health literacy of parents and its impact on the health screening results of students.

Conditions

Health Literacy; Health Screening

Keywords

Health literacy; Health screening; Primary school students

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (12)

• Health literacy

  The Turkey Health Literacy Scale was developed by Okyay and Abacıgil in 2016 to assess health literacy, in line with the European Health Literacy Research Consortium. The scale consists of 32 questions. It has a 2x4 matrix structure, with two dimensions (treatment and services, and disease prevention/health promotion) and four processes (accessing health-related information, understanding health-related information, evaluating health-related information, and using/applying health-related information), making a total of eight components. The Cronbach's Alpha value of the scale is 0.927. The scale is rated as follows: "1. Very Easy, 2. Easy, 3. Neither easy nor difficult, 4. Difficult, 5. Very Difficult." The health literacy level is categorized into four groups based on the score obtained: (0-25) points: Inadequate health literacy, (\>25-33) points: Problematic - limited health literacy, (\>33-42) points: Adequate health literacy, (\>42-50) points: Excellent health literacy.

  one day

• Health Screening (Height)

  The height (m) of primary school students will be measured by meter

  From March 2025 to May 2025

• Health Screening (Weight)

  Primary school students' weight (kg) will be measured by scales

  From March 2025 to May 2025

• Health Screening (Body Mass Index)

  Body mass index (kg/m\^2) will be calculated after weight and height measurement.

  From March 2025 to May 2025

• Health Screening (The temperature)

  The temperature of primary school students will be measured with a thermometer

  From March 2025 to May 2025

• Health Screening (Pulse rate)

  The pulse rate per minute (beats/min) of primary school students will be measured.

  From March 2025 to May 2025

• Health Screening (The respiratory rate)

  The respiratory rate per minute of primary school students will be measured.

  From March 2025 to May 2025

• Health Screening (Blood Pressure)

  Primary school students' blood pressure will be measured with child-friendly blood pressure monitors.

  From March 2025 to May 2025

• Health Screening (Oral and Dental Health Screening)

  Oral and dental health screenings will be conducted for primary school students.

  From March 2025 to May 2025

• Health Screening (Hair, Ear and Nail Evaluation)

  Hair, ear and nail health screenings will be conducted for primary school students.

  From March 2025 to May 2025

• Health Screening (Scabies)

  Primary school students will be screened for scabies.

  From March 2025 to May 2025

• Health Screening (Eye Screening)

  Eye screening of primary school students will be done using Snellen and Snellen E charts.

  From March 2025 to May 2025

Study Arms (2)

Parents

This group consists of parents of students studying in primary school. The Personal Information Form and the Turkey Health Literacy Scale will be completed by the parents.

Students

This group consists of students studying in primary school. The Student General Health Form and the Student Screening Follow-up Form will be completed for the student.

Eligibility Criteria

• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The research will be conducted at Sancaklar Primary School, located in the centre of Düzce, between September 2024 and June 2025. A total of 188 students and their parents attending Sancaklar Primary School will be included in the study.

You may qualify if:

• Students and parents attending Sancaklar Primary School located in Düzce city centre.
• Voluntary participation in the study.

You may not qualify if:

• Parents who do not agree to participate in the study and their children will be excluded from the research.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Duzce University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Duzce University

Düzce, 81100, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Study Officials

• Merve Cakar, PhD

  Duzce University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Target Duration: 1 Month
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 10, 2024
• First Posted: February 11, 2025
• Study Start: October 24, 2024
• Primary Completion: September 1, 2025
• Study Completion: November 1, 2025
• Last Updated: February 11, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-02

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)