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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH
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TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
DOI: 10.1080/09603123.2022.2147906
Keywords
Health literacy; ecological footprint awareness; adults
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This study found a relationship between health literacy and ecological footprint, with individuals with higher health literacy levels having greater awareness of their ecological footprint. Factors such as age, education level, and BMI classification were also found to influence ecological footprint and health literacy.
This study aimed to determine the relationship between health literacy and ecological footprint which is an indicator of sustainability and environmental impact and to examine the factors that may affect them. It was found that 20.3% of individuals have inadequate, 43.7% problematic, 26.1% sufficient and 10.0% excellent health literacy levels. There were differences in age, education level and BMI classification according to Ecological Footprint Awareness Scale score quartiles and health literacy levels (p < 0.05). It was determined that age and Turkey Health Literacy Scale score had effect on ecological footprint awareness. Individuals with a high level of health literacy have a high awareness of their ecological footprint. The increase in people's health literacy levels and ecological footprint awareness with age can be interpreted as the increase in people's education and knowledge levels and their awareness levels against the protection of nature and the environment.
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