Saulius Šukys|Vida Janina ?esnaitien?|Zbigniew Marcin Ossowsky
Is Health Education at University Associated with Students’ Health Literacy? Evidence from Cross-Sectional Study Applying HLS-EU-Q
Lithuanian Sports University|Lithuanian Sports University|Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport
background despite large number studies assessing health literacy little research conducted young adults since health literacy related setting health information provided study aim measure health literacy competencies sample university students evaluate relationships competencies university health education methods total 912 university students aged 1824 years completed 47item european health literacy survey questionnaire hlseuq47 results perceived difficulties health information related gender male students reporting significantly lower health literacy scores studying health educationrelated subjects associated higher health literacy competency due students higher rates accessing understanding health information health promotion domain conclusion health literacy among young adult university students insufficient subjects study related university health education particular number healthrelated subjects study positively related students health promotion domainbased competencies