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Hojjati Far S, Movahed Majd M, Mahmoudiani S. Health Literacy and Self-Care for COVID-19 in the City of Shiraz, Iran. sjsph 2025; 22 (4) :341-356
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1- Ph.D. Student, Department of Sociology, Faculty of Economics, Management and Social Sciences, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran, Ph.D. Student, Department of Sociology, Faculty of Economics, Management and Social Sciences, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
2- Ph.D. Professor, Department of Sociology, Faculty of Economics, Management and Social Sciences, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran ,mmovahed@rose.shirazu.ac.ir
3- Ph.D. Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, Faculty of Economics, Management and Social Sciences, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, Faculty of Economics, Management and Social Sciences, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
2- Ph.D. Professor, Department of Sociology, Faculty of Economics, Management and Social Sciences, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran ,
3- Ph.D. Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, Faculty of Economics, Management and Social Sciences, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, Faculty of Economics, Management and Social Sciences, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
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Background and Aim: Health literacy plays an important role in the health of a society and population during times of illness. During the coronavirus outbreak human resilience and health of the population were at risk. Health literacy and its various dimensions are known as an important factor in strengthening human health. Therefore, research on the relationship between the coronavirus pandemic and health literacy can help formulate policies to promote people's health.
Materials and Methods: This study was a survey in which data were collected using a questionnaire. The statistical population was all citizens of Shiraz city, Iran from whom a sample of 400 people was selected by random sampling. SPSS and LISREL were used to analyze the data.
Results: Analysis of the data collected revealed statistically significant positive correlations between reading, decision-making, health behavior literacy and gender with COVID-19 self-care (p < 0.05). The structural equation model showed that decision-making and behavior had the highest predictive power for COVID-19 self-care, with an impact factor of 3.36. Conclusion: The findings of this study indicate that reading, decision-making, behavior and gender are important factors influencing COVID-19 self-care, while assessment and access have the least impact. These findings can guide healthcare professionals to develop strategies aiming to enhance self-care practices in future pandemics.
Materials and Methods: This study was a survey in which data were collected using a questionnaire. The statistical population was all citizens of Shiraz city, Iran from whom a sample of 400 people was selected by random sampling. SPSS and LISREL were used to analyze the data.
Results: Analysis of the data collected revealed statistically significant positive correlations between reading, decision-making, health behavior literacy and gender with COVID-19 self-care (p < 0.05). The structural equation model showed that decision-making and behavior had the highest predictive power for COVID-19 self-care, with an impact factor of 3.36. Conclusion: The findings of this study indicate that reading, decision-making, behavior and gender are important factors influencing COVID-19 self-care, while assessment and access have the least impact. These findings can guide healthcare professionals to develop strategies aiming to enhance self-care practices in future pandemics.
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