Abstract
Many existing studies have found that social support and health literacy have positive associations with an individual’s health status. However, it is still unclear how social support and health literacy influence an individual’s health practices. The present study hypothesizes that health literacy has a mediating effect on the relationship between social support and health practices. To test this hypothesis, we conducted a questionnaire survey in Singapore and collected a nationally representative sample of 1,491 household responses. Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) via Stata was used to examine the indirect effects of social support on health practices. Results support our hypothesis. Specifically, only when social support facilitates the acquisition of health knowledge, it promotes the adoption of good health practices. The implications of promoting a healthy lifestyle through social support and health literacy are discussed.
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
Health Promotion and Education
KEYWORDS
Health Practice, Social Support, Health Literacy, Childhood Obesity
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