Health literacy programs for adolescents in the school context: a scoping review
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School Nursing; Health Literacy; Adolescent; Program Development; Education.Abstract
Objective: to map health literacy programs targeting adolescents in school settings. Methods: a scoping review was conducted in accordance with JBI guidelines. Full-text studies were included, with no restrictions on date or language. Screening and selection were performed by two independent researchers using the Catchii Systematic Review Screener tool. Data were extracted using a tool developed by the authors and presented descriptively. Results: the search identified 177 studies; 13 were removed due to duplication. During screening, 88 studies were excluded. After full-text review, 41 were excluded, resulting in a final sample of 35 studies. Most of the studies were conducted in Europe (n=11) and North America (n=7). Participants’ ages ranged from 10 to 19 years, with a greater focus on the 12–15 age group. The most frequently assessed dimension of Health Literacy was Mental Health Literacy (n=19). General Health Literacy was the focus of six programs and media literacy in three. Conclusion: a predominance of mental health programs was observed; general dimensions of literacy should be included in the curriculum, with the adoption of co-creation. Contributions to practice: the presented synthesis can support the creation of school programs led by nurses.
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