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From knowledge to action: How health literacy shapes microplastic pollution awareness in future health professionals?
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A study of nearly 400 health-services students found that people with stronger health literacy (the ability to understand and use health information) were also more aware of microplastic pollution — and factors like gender, living location, taking environmental classes, and general health consciousness all played a role. This matters because future doctors, nurses, and health workers who understand microplastic risks are more likely to educate patients and communities about reducing exposure to these tiny plastic particles, which have been linked to potential health concerns. The takeaway: boosting health literacy through education could be a simple way to raise public awareness about an environmental health issue we're only beginning to understand.
This study aims to examine the factors affecting students’ awareness of microplastic pollution and health literacy status. This descriptive and cross-sectional study consisted of 1800 students studying in a vocational school for health services. The study used a stratified sampling method, and the sample size was 384. The questionnaire included socio-demographic characteristics, a microplastic pollution awareness scale (MPAS), and a health literacy scale (HLS). The data were uploaded to SPSS, and statistical analysis was performed. In the study, there was a significant relationship between HLS and MPAS scores and gender, place of residence, grade, general health status, taking environmental courses, and being sensitive to the environment (p
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