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- MakaleAçık Erişim2024Scopus SJRQ3The correlation between children’s health literacy level and healthy eating self-efficacy
Kasimoğlu, Necla; Gürarslan Baş, Nazan
Background The school environment provides an important opportunity for children and educators to develop health education and health literacy the ability to make rational health decisions and identify and determine factors that affect health. The aim of this study is to determine the correlation between health literacy and eating self-efficacy levels of primary school students and the affecting factors. Methods The study was conducted with 486 fourth graders studying in a primary school located in eastern Turkey between September 2021 and June 2022. The data were collected through face-to-face interviews using the Personal Information Form, the Health Literacy for School-Age Children Scale (HLSAC), and the Healthy Eating Self-Efficacy Scale for Children (HESES-C). Data were analyzed by number, percentage, mean, independent samples t-test, non-parametric Mann–Whitney U and Kruskal–Wallis tests, and Pearson’s correlation tests. Results The gender of the students and the education level of their mothers had a statistically significant correlation with their mean HESES-C and HLSAC scores scores (p<0.05). There was a significant negative correlation between the students’ HLSAC and their HESES-C mean scores. Conclusions According to the findings of the study, the students had a moderate level of health literacy and a low level of healthy eating self-efficacy. There was a negative relationship between health literacy levels and healthy eating self-efficacy.
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İncele - MakaleYalnız künye2024Scopus SJRQ2The relationship between parental attitude toward childhood epilepsy and spiritual orientation
Kasimoğlu, Necla; Gürarslan Baş, Nazan
Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the relationship between parental attitudes toward childhood epilepsy and spiritual orientations. Methods: This descriptive study was conducted online between May and July 2022 with 417 parents residing in the eastern part of Turkey. Data were collected using a descriptive information form, the Social Attitudes Scale toward Childhood Epilepsies, and the Spiritual Orientation Scale. The obtained data were analyzed using the SPSS software package, employing descriptive statistics such as frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, as well as inferential statistics including independent samples t-test, ANOVA, multiple linear regression and correlation tests. Results: The Total Social Attitudes Scale Score toward Childhood Epilepsies was calculated as 45.10 ± 7.81, and the Spiritual Orientation Scale Score was 89.88 ± 30.30 for parents with an average age of 36.64 ± 8.26. It was found statistically significant and high (p > 0.05) for parents who are female, have a higher level of education, and have previously received education about epilepsy regarding both the Total Social Attitudes Scale Score toward Childhood Epilepsies and the Spiritual Orientation Scale Score. A statistically significant positive correlation was found between the Total Social Attitudes Scale Score toward Childhood Epilepsies and the Spiritual Orientation Scale Score. Conclusion: According to the findings of the research, parents' attitudes towards childhood epilepsy are positive, and their spiritual orientation levels are high. As parents' spiritual orientation levels increase, their positive attitudes towards childhood epilepsy also increase.
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