The role of health literacy in protecting children and adolescents from health risks in the context of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors:
- Karina Leksy,
- Katarzyna Borzucka-Sitkiewicz
Abstract
Governments all over the world have taken unparalleled measures to combat the spread of the coronavirus. Severe restrictions have been imposed, reducing face-to-face contact where possible. This situation seems to be particularly acute for children and youth, who may not understand the orders and bans. Many studies analyzed in this paper have provided evidence that children’s and adolescents’ health has been negatively affected within the last months due to school closures and the need for social and physical distancing because of the coronavirus. Adults should be aware of children’s and adolescents’ difficulties and support them during this unique time. In the face of serious threats currently emerging due to COVID-19, health promotion is essential, as people regain control of their health, protect themselves and manage the potential consequences of the disease. The schools are faced with a huge task of promoting health, preparing students to cope with difficult and uncertain situations, including strengthening their health literacy. Health literacy, which is a set of skills, varies from individual to individual, which means that interventions in this area should focus on improving people’s skills and capacities through educational activities, discussed in this article.
- Record ID
- USL0b1caba41e9f4fd690744e3e2a27eef1
- Author
- Other language title versions
- Rola wiedzy o zdrowiu w ochronie dzieci i młodzieży przed zagrożeniami zdrowotnymi w kontekście pandemii COVID-19
- Journal series
- Studia edukacyjne, ISSN 1233-6688
- Issue year
- 2021
- No
- 61
- Pages
- 61-75
- Publication size in sheets
- 0.70
- Keywords in English
- COVID-19 pandemic; children’s and adolescents’ health; health promotion; health education; health literacy; health promoting schools
- DOI
- DOI:10.14746/se.2021.61.3 Opening in a new tab
- Handle.net URL
- hdl.handle.net/20.500.12128/23517 Opening in a new tab
- URL
- https://pressto.amu.edu.pl/index.php/se/article/view/31860 Opening in a new tab
- Language
- eng (en) English
- License
- File
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- File: 1
- The role of health literacy in protecting children and adolescents from health risks in the context of the COVID-19 Pandemic, File Leksy_The_role_of_health_literacy_in_protecting_children_and adolescents_from_health_risks.pdf / 565 KB
- Leksy_The_role_of_health_literacy_in_protecting_children_and adolescents_from_health_risks.pdf
- publication date: 06-02-2024
- The role of health literacy in protecting children and adolescents from health risks in the context of the COVID-19 Pandemic, File Leksy_The_role_of_health_literacy_in_protecting_children_and adolescents_from_health_risks.pdf / 565 KB
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- Score (nominal)
- 40
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- journalList
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- Publication indicators
- = 1
- Citation count
- 1
- Uniform Resource Identifier
- https://opus.us.edu.pl/info/article/USL0b1caba41e9f4fd690744e3e2a27eef1/
- URN
urn:uni-kat-prod:USL0b1caba41e9f4fd690744e3e2a27eef1
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