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Navigational health literacy among displaced higher education students in Alent...

Introduction: Navigational Health Literacy (NHL), related to Health Literacy (HL), refers to the ability to access, understand, evaluate, and use health information to effectively navigate health services and obtain appropriate care. Objective: To assess the level of NHL among displaced higher education students in Alentejo, Portugal, and its association with key sociodemographic and health determinants. Method...

Co-creation of sexual and reproductive health literacy interventions and access...

Introduction: Limited sexual and reproductive health literacy (SRHL) among higher education students constitutes a significant public health concern, impeding informed decision-making and equitable access to essential services. This study aimed to identify and prioritise student-informed SRHL interventions to improve health outcomes and reduce structural disparities. Methodology: A participatory, transdisciplin...

Exploring perceptions of health literacy, healthcare access, and utilisation am...

Introduction: Health Literacy (HL), defined as the ability to access, understand, appraise and apply health information to make informed decisions, is essential for individual and public health. However, in rural regions such as Alentejo, Portugal, higher education students often encounter specific challenges that hinder the development and effective use of these skills. This study aimed to explore the percepti...

Navigational health literacy and health service use among higher education stud...

Introduction The navigational health literacy of higher education students is fundamental to effective health management and successful health navigation, thereby improving health outcomes and overall well-being. Assessing the general and navigational health literacy levels of these students is crucial for developing targeted interventions and facilitating informed decision-making on health-related issues. This...

Navigational health literacy and health service use among higher education stud...

General practitioners’ perceptions on decision aids in healthcare

Funding Information: This study was funded by a research grant from the Portuguese Association of General Practice and Family Medicine (APMGF)/Agency for Clinical Research and Biomedical (AICIB). Publisher Copyright: © The Author(s) 2025.; Background: Decision aids (DA) are evidence-based tools that support health-related decisions. Despite their recognised value, the use of DAs in primary care remains modest. ...

Social prescribing in Portugal

Abstract – Background: Social Prescribing (SP) has gained global momentum as a promising approach of person-centered, integrated care embedded in multisectoral action. By expanding the focus from disease treatment to prevention and health promotion, SP aligns with a broader public health paradigm that emphasizes the addressing of social and behavioral determinants of health to improve health and well-being. Obj...

Usability and User Experience of a Digital Platform Prototype (Healthy Bone) to...

Background: Osteoporosis-related fractures significantly impact older adults, often leading to disability and even premature death. While pharmacological and nonpharmacological interventions are widely recommended for managing osteoporosis, adherence to these interventions remains low. To address this challenge, we developed the Healthy Bone digital platform (desktop, mobile app, and smart TV internet-based) fo...

Long-term cardiovascular events in individuals hospitalised with COVID-19

Background: Post-COVID condition encompasses a spectrum of persistent or emerging symptoms affecting multiple organ systems, including a heightened risk of cardiovascular complications. Despite growing recognition of this phenomenon, there remains a lack of comprehensive data regarding the incidence and risk factors associated with cardiovascular events during the post-acute phase in patients previously hospita...

Maternal health literacy among migrant women

INTRODUCTION: Migrant women often experience significant disparities in maternal health outcomes compared to host populations, due to language barriers, cultural differences, and limited maternal health literacy (MHL). Despite its importance, there is a shortage of tailored interventions specifically designed for migrant communities, namely, African migrant women in Europe. METHODS: This qualitative study appli...