The correlation between health literacy and mental health literacy in Turkish Society
Şenay Akgün, Makbule Tokur Kesgi̇n, Hümeyra Hançer Tok
Abstract
PURPOSE: The study aims to determine the correlation between health literacy (HL) and mental health literacy (MHL) in Turkish society. DESIGN AND METHODS: This study was a cross-sectional survey, a form of quantitative research. Data were collected from participants with the personal information form, Turkish Health Literacy Scale, and Mental Health Literacy Scale. FINDINGS: The study found that 48.2% of the individuals had insufficient-limited HL and that 46.2% had a low level of MHL. A positive weak relationship was found between HL and MHL. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: As HL and MHL are correlated concepts, community health nurses can prepare their nursing action plans accordingly.
Topics & Concepts
TurkishHealth literacyMental healthMental health literacyLiteracyScale (ratio)PsychologyMedicinePsychiatryHealth careMental illnessPolitical sciencePedagogyGeographyPhilosophyLinguisticsCartographyLawHealth Literacy and Information AccessibilityMental Health Treatment and AccessMental Health via Writing