Investigating age-related COVID-19 digital health literacy and sense of coherence among adolescents and young adults in schools across Northern Ghana DOI Creative Commons

Medina Srem‐Sai,

Francis Ankomah, Edmond Kwesi Agormedah

et al.

BMC Digital Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 2(1)

Published: Feb. 20, 2024

Abstract Introduction The empirical link between digital health literacy (DHL) and sense of coherence (SoC) has been extensively discussed in the literature. Yet, there seems to be limited evidence regarding roles age depression status DHL SoC adolescents young adults (AYAs), especially during COVID-19 crises. This study investigated interplay age, DHL, psychological distress. Particularly, examined following: (1) relationship SoC, (2) moderating role as well (3) SoC. Methods used a cross-sectional survey select 998 AYAs secondary schools Northern Ghana through questionnaire administration using stratified sampling procedure. Results Findings reveal that was positively significantly related However, failed moderate With same level students who exhibited depressive symptoms compared those without, had lower levels regardless their age. Conclusions Although AYAs’ are likely differ across different brackets, this gap does not affect rates depression. Nonetheless, is need improve regular standard training on internet search basic audio-visual materials like laptops, smart phones, tablets, lab computers for adolescent adult students. Additionally, school authorities, collaboration with other stakeholders should develop student-centred cognitive-behavioural strategies aimed at reducing risk Ghana.

Language: Английский

Impact of health literacy and knowledge on mental health and attitude towards help-seeking among undergraduates: the moderating effect of gender and age DOI
Mensah Prince Osiesi, Olutoyin Olufunke Fajobi, Collins Gboyega Aribamikan

et al.

Health Education, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 24, 2025

Purpose This study investigates the impact of health literacy and knowledge on undergraduates’ mental attitude towards help-seeking in public universities Ekiti State, Nigeria; with gender age serving as moderating factors. Design/methodology/approach The adopted correlational research design. population comprised undergraduates Nigeria. In all, 601 (with respect to their gender) constituted study’s sample. instruments used for this data collection were Health Literacy Questionnaire ( r = 0.87), Knowledge 0.94), Mental 0.91) Attitude Help-Seeking 0.84). Data analysed at a 5% significance level, using Hayes macro process SPSS version 26.0. Findings indicate direct, positive significant relationship exists among literacy, knowledge, help-seeking. significantly impacts Gender (in favour males) has effect between health, toward undergraduates. Originality/value Undergraduates’ help-seeking, having effect. Concerted efforts governments education stakeholders should be concentrated creating promoting well attitudes special attention parity, irrespective age. Future could focus concerns younger learners, especially early childhood socioeconomic family status, such poverty disabilities,

Language: Английский

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Antecedents of tourist citizenship behavior: the role of digital halal literacy and religiosity DOI
Abror Abror, Dina Patrisia, Yunita Engriani

et al.

Journal of Islamic marketing, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: June 28, 2024

Purpose This study aims to examine the antecedents of tourist citizenship behavior (TCB). It also investigates role digital halal literacy (DHL) and religiosity in enhancing TCB. Design/methodology/approach quantitative research used survey with questionnaire as data collection methods. The samples this were 400 tourists who visited destinations five cities/municipals West Sumatra Indonesia. partial least square structural equation model analysis tools. Findings found that satisfaction, trust DHL are significant In addition, satisfaction had a direct impact on TCB influenced through mediator. influence DHL, trust. Practical implications findings will provide insights destination managers well government how motivate participate development Halal tourism should gain sufficient knowledge or about Halal, especially context. Therefore, lead their willingness such providing assistance other destinations. Originality/value has identified new variable, which not been addressed previously. extended social exchange theory by establishing relationship between previously explored. investigated several relationships shed context tourism. provided more comprehensive specifically research.

Language: Английский

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Moderation modelling of COVID-19 digital health literacy and sense of coherence across subjective social class and age among university students in Ghana DOI Creative Commons

Isaac Oduro Amoako,

Medina Srem‐Sai,

Frank Quansah

et al.

BMC Psychology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(1)

Published: Oct. 16, 2023

The study assessed the moderation modelling of digital health literacy and sense coherence across subjective social class age among university students in Ghana during COVID-19 pandemic.A total 1160 were conveniently sampled from two universities namely, University Education, Winneba Cape Coast, using descriptive cross-sectional survey design. Preliminary analysis was performed statistics, whilst multivariate multiple regression analyses (Haye's Model) employed to analyze main data.The revealed that is directly positively associated with students. Further, higher strongly moderated relationship between Additionally, indirectly prominent relatively older than younger ones.The findings have implications for management/authorities public agencies organize effective orientation self-management training programmes

Language: Английский

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Evaluating the impact of digital dance competitions on university students’ digital competence amidst COVID-19 DOI
Jhon Holguin-Alvarez, Juan Apaza-Quispe

Contemporary Educational Technology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(4), P. ep524 - ep524

Published: Aug. 23, 2024

Digital competences develop professional profiles that are more and attainable for labor communities in constant transformation. The aim is to verify the impact of dances performed virtual environments on digital skills university students affected by coronavirus. An experimental design two groups subjects with sequel due COVID-19 was developed. total number participants 106 Professional Career Primary Education a Lima. A rubric measure self-report questionnaire were used. experiment carried out through execution dance competition practice, which part curricular program. results showed gamified their format developed better competencies than dancers face-to-face format. had positive procedural component, evidence perceived self-efficacy received insufficient impact. study contributes has reported competence variable characteristics severe mild sequel, considering develops lesser extent skills.

Language: Английский

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Investigating age-related COVID-19 digital health literacy and sense of coherence among adolescents and young adults in schools across Northern Ghana DOI Creative Commons

Medina Srem‐Sai,

Francis Ankomah, Edmond Kwesi Agormedah

et al.

BMC Digital Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 2(1)

Published: Feb. 20, 2024

Abstract Introduction The empirical link between digital health literacy (DHL) and sense of coherence (SoC) has been extensively discussed in the literature. Yet, there seems to be limited evidence regarding roles age depression status DHL SoC adolescents young adults (AYAs), especially during COVID-19 crises. This study investigated interplay age, DHL, psychological distress. Particularly, examined following: (1) relationship SoC, (2) moderating role as well (3) SoC. Methods used a cross-sectional survey select 998 AYAs secondary schools Northern Ghana through questionnaire administration using stratified sampling procedure. Results Findings reveal that was positively significantly related However, failed moderate With same level students who exhibited depressive symptoms compared those without, had lower levels regardless their age. Conclusions Although AYAs’ are likely differ across different brackets, this gap does not affect rates depression. Nonetheless, is need improve regular standard training on internet search basic audio-visual materials like laptops, smart phones, tablets, lab computers for adolescent adult students. Additionally, school authorities, collaboration with other stakeholders should develop student-centred cognitive-behavioural strategies aimed at reducing risk Ghana.

Language: Английский

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