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Health literacy and socioeconomic characteristics of young people in Serbia and their influence on reproductive health and sexual behaviour

M. Maričić, G. Stojanović, Z. Rajković Pavlović, J. Milosavljević, M. Tepavčević, K. Jovanović, N. Janićijević, M. Stepović

. 2025 ; 33 (1) : 24-29. [pub] -

Language English Country Czech Republic

Document type Journal Article, Observational Study

Persistent link   https://www.medvik.cz/link/bmc25011619

OBJECTIVES: Having adequate level of health literacy is a very powerful tool of improving health. "Emerging adulthood" is described as a period between age of 18-25 years, characterized by changing life circumstances, developing personality and exploring possibilities. The aim of this study was to establish the relationship between health literacy and socioeconomic status of young adults in Serbia and their individual influence on the reproductive health and sexual behaviour. METHODS: This research was conducted as observational, cross-sectional study. We used STOFHLA to assess the health literacy level of young people and general information questionnaire for demographic, social and economic characteristics of respondents, health knowledge and behaviour in the area of reproductive health. Chi-square test was performed to assess the existence of association between categorical variables using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). RESULTS: Results of our research found significant connection between levels of health literacy and age groups, marital status, but also connection with living in rural place. Socio-demographic factors and health literacy levels had significant impact on various aspects of sexual behaviour and reproductive health knowledge. CONCLUSION: The importance of this research is reflected in its contribution to a clearer understanding of the impact of health literacy and socioeconomic status on the reproductive health of young people in Serbia, with the aim of improving public policies, health interventions and educational programmes, which would contribute to reducing health inequalities, improving health outcomes, and developing targeted educational initiatives.

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