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Developing Korean children's physical activity health literacy: Literate, Empowered, Active, Doer program (LEAD)
1a Banghwa Elementary School , Seoul , South Korea.
Summary
The LEAD (Literate, Empowered, Active, Doer) program enhanced children's physical activity health literacy by improving information seeking, application, and holistic health understanding. Key program features included varied activities, student autonomy, and supportive environments.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Health
- Health Education
- Physical Activity Promotion
Background:
- Children's health literacy is crucial for lifelong well-being.
- Physical activity is a key component of child health.
- Effective health programs require understanding children's experiences.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe children's experiences with the LEAD (Literate, Empowered, Active, Doer) health program.
- To assess the impact of the LEAD program on physical activity health literacy.
- To identify program characteristics that enhance children's health literacy.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative content analysis of data from 6 fifth-grade students.
- Data collection via questionnaires, interviews, observations, and journals.
- Thematic analysis to identify key findings and program influences.
Main Results:
- Children improved in finding, sharing, and applying health information.
- Students expanded physical activity beyond physical education classes.
- Children developed a holistic understanding of health.
- Program characteristics included varied activities, student autonomy, and supportive environments.
Conclusions:
- The LEAD program effectively enhanced children's physical activity health literacy.
- Programmatic elements like autonomy and varied content are vital for health literacy development.
- Children's perspectives are essential for designing impactful health interventions.
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