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Adolescents' health literacy perspectives and implications
Adamu Amanu Asari1,2, Zewdie Birhanu3, Ameyu Godesso4
1Department of Health, Behavior, and Society, Faculty of Public Health, Jimma University, Oromia, Ethiopia. adamuamanu1000@gmail.com.
BMC Public Health
|April 1, 2025
Summary
Adolescents in Ethiopia view health literacy as crucial for personal and community well-being, encompassing knowledge, skills, and responsible citizenship. However, significant gaps exist, influenced by various societal factors, necessitating context-specific interventions.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Adolescent Health
- Health Literacy Research
Background:
- Adolescence is a critical period for developing lifelong health behaviors.
- Health literacy among adolescents is a pressing global health concern.
- Understanding adolescent health literacy in Ethiopia is vital but underexplored.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore adolescents' perspectives on health literacy within their socio-environmental context in Ethiopia.
- To identify factors influencing health literacy among Ethiopian adolescents.
- To inform the development of contextually relevant health literacy interventions.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative research approach using in-depth interviews and focus group discussions.
- Purposive sampling (maximum variation) of 86 adolescents (41 male, 45 female).
- Thematic analysis of data collected between March and October 2023 using Atlas.ti software.
Main Results:
- Adolescents define health literacy as encompassing health awareness, information processing, healthy behaviors, community norms, and responsible citizenship.
- Health literacy is perceived as beneficial for healthcare, disease prevention, and community well-being.
- Notable gaps in health literacy were identified, influenced by individual, community, and societal factors.
Conclusions:
- The study provides insights into adolescent health literacy perspectives in Ethiopia.
- Identified gaps and influencing factors pave the way for targeted interventions.
- Findings support the development of culturally sensitive health literacy tools and strategies for Ethiopian adolescents.
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