The Role of Self-Efficacy in Health Literacy and Well-Being Among Nursing Trainees
Author Information
Author(s): Otto Ramona, Jürgensen Ivonne-Nadine, Nienhaus Albert, Koch Peter
Primary Institution: University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
Hypothesis
Does self-efficacy mediate the relationship between health literacy and health outcomes in nursing trainees?
Conclusion
Self-efficacy is a crucial factor in understanding how health literacy affects health status and psychological well-being among nursing students.
Supporting Evidence
- Health literacy positively affects self-rated health status and psychological well-being.
- Self-efficacy fully mediates the effect of health literacy on psychological well-being.
- Self-efficacy partially mediates the effect of health literacy on self-rated health status.
Takeaway
This study shows that believing in yourself can help nursing students be healthier and happier, especially when they understand health information better.
Methodology
Cross-sectional study using paper-pencil and online questionnaires to assess health literacy, self-efficacy, health behavior, and health status.
Potential Biases
Potential selection bias due to voluntary participation and differences in recruitment methods between trainees and students.
Limitations
The study's cross-sectional design limits causal inferences, and the low response rate may introduce selection bias.
Participant Demographics
Majority were women (76.8%), aged 17-57 years, with most participants being of German nationality.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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