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Do health literacy levels of nursing students change throughout the study programme? A cross-sectional study.

José Rafael González-LópezMaría de Los Angeles Rodríguez-Gázquez
Published in: BMJ open (2022)
The HL level of nursing students increases from the first to the fourth academic year, even when controlling for sex. Although the HL level in the fourth academic year was greater than that of the first, both groups had inadequate HL levels. It is hence recommended to implement intervention strategies, which reinforce in the curriculum the knowledge and experiences related with health communication and education to ensure that future professionals improve their HL. Achieving adequate HL is crucial to be able to provide care to patients, their families and the community.
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