Evaluating a targeted selective speech, language, and communication intervention at scale – Protocol for the Happy Talk cluster randomised controlled trial. [version 3; peer review... by Pauline Frizelle, Darren Dahly, Aoife O'Shea, Aileen Murphy, Cristina McKean

“…Training/coaching includes core interaction skills (modelling, expanding, balancing questions and comments), early literacy and phonological awareness. Blinded assessments pre- and immediately post-intervention and at 6 months follow up, will measure the primary outcomes of children’s receptive and expressive language and functional impact, and secondary outcomes of quality of life. …”
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Eye Movement Parameters in Children with Reading Difficulties by Ilze Ceple, Linda Krauze, Evita Serpa, Aiga Svede, Viktorija Goliskina, Sofija Vasiljeva, Evita Kassaliete, Angelina Ganebnaya, Liva Volberga, Renars Truksa, Tomass Ruza, Gunta Krumina

“…Reading performance was determined by the Acadience^® Reading literacy assessment tool. The Tobii Pro Fusion Eye-tracker was applied to determine oculomotor performance in children with and without reading difficulties. …”
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Types and cost of wellness services provided by a neighborhood-based academic nursing center by Hae-Ra Han, Hae-Ra Han, Yoon-Jae Lee, Yoon-Jae Lee, Jennifer J. Lee, Chun-An Sun, Ophelia Dapaah-Gyimah, Patty Wilson, Catherine Ling, Eric Slade, Eric Slade

“…Examples of wellness services included pre-employment exams and immunizations, health literacy and self-care management education, health insurance advice, parenting support, and referrals to community resources. …”
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Early Intervention for Children With Developmental Disabilities and Their Families via Telehealth: Systematic Review by Yoomi Shin, Eun Ju Park, Anna Lee

“…Challenges exist, including those of technological literacy, and the lack of research on cognitive outcomes must be addressed. …”
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Case report: Accidental aconitine poisoning caused by the inappropriate use of a type of Chinese patent medicine by Ruikai Shang, Ruikai Shang, Hongyu Liu, Qiaoxin Tian, Qiaoxin Tian, Yuru Liu, Xiangdong Jian, Xiangdong Jian, Qilu Li

“…Health professionals should aim to improve public understanding of safe medication practices, promote health literacy.…”
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Effectiveness of digital health applications on the quality of life in patients with overweight or obesity: a systematic review by Melanie Mäder, Tonio Schönfelder, Ria Heinrich, Carsta Militzer-Horstmann, Patrick Timpel

“…., therapy monitoring, adherence, health literacy). To date, there is no systematic review addressing the effectiveness of DiHA on the QoL in patients with overweight or obesity. …”
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Evaluation of choices and time spent on an open online elective course by undergraduate medical students during the COVID-19 pandemic by Z Mfeka, A Turner, J E Wolvaardt, D Muganhiri

“…Students in both years reported spending the most average time on courses related to clinical knowledge (Healthcare Practitioner), followed by financial literacy and management (Professional), diversity management (Collaborator), and priority actions to identify and/or respond to (Health Advocate). …”
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Digital Age Transformation in Patient-Physician Communication: 25-Year Narrative Review (1999-2023) by Mingming Song, Joel Elson, Dhundy Bastola

“…While health IT plays an essential role in promoting shared decision-making and patient empowerment, challenges such as usability, privacy concerns, and digital literacy remain significant barriers. Future research should prioritize evaluating these key themes and addressing the challenges associated with health IT in health communication models. …”
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Evaluating a targeted selective speech, language, and communication intervention at scale – Protocol for the Happy Talk cluster randomised controlled trial. [version 2; peer review... by Pauline Frizelle, Darren Dahly, Aoife O'Shea, Aileen Murphy, Cristina McKean

“…Training/coaching includes core interaction skills (modelling, expanding, balancing questions and comments), early literacy and phonological awareness. Blinded assessments pre- and immediately post-intervention and at 6 months follow up, will measure the primary outcomes of children’s receptive and expressive language and functional impact, and secondary outcomes of quality of life. …”
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Pengembangan Gim Simulasi Kehidupan untuk Peningkatan Literasi Grafik Menggunakan Framework DPE by Erico Silitonga, Eriq Muhammad Adams Jonemaro, Muhammad Aminul Akbar

“…Abstract  Graphic literacy is the ability to understand and interpret information presented in graphical form. …”
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Impact of sociodemographic factors, sleep, physical activity, and sedentary lifestyle on central obesity in schoolchildren aged 6–12 years in Marrakech, Morocco by Youssef Lahyani, Latifa Adarmouch, Majda Sebbani, Ouassim Mansoury, Hicham EL Mouaddib, Mohamed Amine

“…The children's age, sex, place of residence, family structure, phone ownership, mother's literacy, and being a single child were significantly associated with BMI (p < 0.05). …”
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The Association Between COVID-19 Vaccination Uptake and Information-Seeking Behaviors Using the Internet: Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study by Kazuya Taira, Misa Shiomi, Takayo Nakabe, Yuichi Imanaka

“…Control variables included gender, family structure, education level, employment status, household income, eligibility for priority COVID-19 vaccination due to pre-existing medical conditions, and a health literacy scale score. Two regression analyses using generalized estimating equations accounted for prefecture-specific correlations, focusing on vaccination status and timing. …”
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Development and Evaluation of an ICU Nurse Training Program on Oral Mucosal Pressure Injury Prevention and Management Using the ADDIE Model by Jia T, Lan Y, Pang J, Ma M, Ding Z, Wang Y, Jiang E

“…It contained three aspects of particular training subjects (professional knowledge, practical skills and professional literacy) and included 16 specific training courses. …”
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DIGITALIZATION OF THE ECONOMY AS THE BASIS OF HUMAN CAPITAL POTENTIAL by Ahmadova Akima Amir, Rzayev Mirza Agharza, İsmayilova Lala Hamlet, Muradova Jala Nizami

“…The key factors influencing the development of human capital – such as the population’s education level, digital literacy, and culture – were also emphasized. Above all, the importance of investing in human capital was highlighted as crucial for achieving these objectives.…”
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Youth Involvement in Pornography and Academic Engagement in Selected Secondary Schools in Kabale Municipality. by Kanyesigye, Bens Rogers

“…Addressing this issue requires comprehensive sex education, media literacy programs, and open dialogues to empower youths of school-going age to make informed choices. …”
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Factors Affecting Nonadherence to WHO’s Recommended Antenatal Care Visits among Women in Pastoral Community, Northeastern Ethiopia: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study by Kusse Urmale Mare, Abel Gebre Wuneh, Mubarek Shemsu Awol, Mohammed Ahmed Ibrahim, Molla Kahsay Hiluf, Setognal Birara Aychiluhm, Osman Ahmed Mohammed, Kebede Gemeda Sabo

“…Thus, improving women’s literacy, dissemination of information regarding antenatal care through mass media, and strengthening interventions targeted to end child marriage are important in scaling up the level of adherence. …”
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Somatic comorbidities and health related uncertainty among Swedish adolescents with ADHD by Sara Lundqvist, Sara Lundqvist, Sara Röjås, Kourosh Bador, Maria Råstam, Nóra Kerekes, Nóra Kerekes

“…These findings highlight the importance of addressing both health literacy and access to healthcare. By focusing on this group, we cannot only improve their ability to understand and navigate the healthcare system but also strengthen their confidence in managing their own health.…”
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Experiencing the risk of overutilising opioids among patients with chronic non-cancer pain in ambulatory care (ERONA): the protocol of an exploratory, randomised controlled trial by Odette Wegwarth, Joerg J Meerpohl, Norbert Donner-Banzhoff, Claudia Spies, Christine Schmucker, Erika Schulte, Edris Nury, Dirk Brockmann, Stefan Wind, Eva Goebel, Wolf-Dieter Ludwig, Ralph Hertwig

“…Participants will be queried at baseline and after intervention on their risk perception of opioids’ benefit–harm ratio, their medical risk literacy and their current/intended risk behaviour (in terms of prescribing, taking or counselling, depending on study group). …”
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Efficacy of the Foodbot Factory digital curriculum-based nutrition education intervention in improving children’s nutrition knowledge, attitudes and behaviours in elementary school... by Wendy Lou, Michael Farkouh, JoAnne Arcand, Jacqueline Marie Brown, Saman Tahir, Beatriz Franco-Arellano, Ann LeSage, Janette Hughes, Bill Kapralos, Ellen Vogel, Claire Tugault-Lafleur

“…Introduction Schools are an important setting for supporting children’s development of food literacy, but minimal research has assessed which strategies are most suitable for school nutrition education. …”
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Economic and relationship-strengthening intervention to reduce alcohol use in couples living with HIV in Malawi: a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial of Mlambe by Torsten B Neilands, Lynae A Darbes, James Mkandawire, Derek S Brown, Fred M Ssewamala, Judith A Hahn, Amy A Conroy, Nancy Mulauzi, Scott Tebbetts

“…Couples in the Mlambe arm will receive incentivised matched savings accounts and monthly sessions on financial literacy, relationship skills, and alcohol reduction education and counselling. …”
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