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Title: Two Aspects of Health Literacy and Their Importance for the Use of Health-Promotion Measures by Teachers in the School Setting
Language: English
Authors: Hoppe-Herfurth, Anne-Cathrin, Burkhardt, Birgit, John, Nancy, Bilz, Ludwig (ORCID 0000-0003-3017-0492)
Source: Health Education. 2021 121(6):554-568.
Availability: Emerald Publishing Limited. Howard House, Wagon Lane, Bingley, West Yorkshire, BD16 1WA, UK. Tel: +44-1274-777700; Fax: +44-1274-785201; e-mail: emerald@emeraldinsight.com; Web site: http://www.emerald.com/insight
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 15
Publication Date: 2021
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
Secondary Education
Elementary Secondary Education
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Health Promotion, Elementary School Teachers, Secondary School Teachers, Health Behavior, Teacher Attitudes, Anxiety
Geographic Terms: Germany
DOI: 10.1108/HE-06-2021-0091
ISSN: 0965-4283
Abstract: Purpose: Teachers are exposed to many stressors. Compared to other occupational groups, they are more frequently affected by psychosomatic complaints. In recent decades, numerous prevention and intervention measures for promoting health have been developed and implemented for this target group. However, it remains unclear how the uptake of health-promotion measures (HPMs) by teachers can be increased in order to prevent stress-related disorders. This paper examines two facets of health literacy--health awareness and health value--in terms of their importance in both the take-up and intended take-up of HPMs. Design/methodology/approach: In the 2017/2018 school year, data were collected by paper and pencil from a representative sample of 830 teachers across all school types in the German State of Brandenburg. Findings: Teachers who place great value on their own health show significantly higher levels of take-up and intended take-up of HPMs. The findings regarding health awareness are more heterogeneous. Further associations were found with age and psychosocial stress. Originality/value: While there has been growing academic interest in developing HPMs for teachers, there has been relatively little focus on the factors that may influence the implementation and uptake of these measures. The paper contributes to addressing this gap by shedding light on the relevance of two facets of health literacy. Strengthening the perceived importance of health could be a starting point for increasing the use of HPMs by teachers and thus improving their health.
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