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  • Risk Communication
  • Higher Education

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  • Risk literacy is crucial for informed decision-making and effective risk communication.
  • Few studies have investigated risk literacy specifically within university student populations.
  • Understanding factors influencing risk literacy in students is vital for public health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the determinants of risk literacy among university students in the United States.
  • To evaluate the association between sociodemographic factors and individual risk literacy levels.
  • To identify student demographics with lower risk literacy for targeted interventions.

Main Methods:

  • An observational, cross-sectional survey design was employed.
  • A convenience sample of 184 undergraduate and graduate students participated.
  • The Berlin Numeracy Test was utilized to assess numeracy skills, a proxy for risk literacy.

Main Results:

  • Significant demographic differences were observed in risk literacy levels.
  • Students identified as at-risk for negative outcomes predominantly exhibited below-average numeracy.
  • These findings indicate a prevalent issue of low risk literacy in specific student subgroups.

Conclusions:

  • Targeted interventions are needed for university students with low risk literacy.
  • Healthcare professionals should focus on this demographic to improve understanding and health behaviors.
  • Enhancing risk literacy in students can lead to better health outcomes and communication.