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How did parents view the impact of the curriculum-based HealthLit4Kids program beyond the classroom?
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Nash, R and Cruickshank, V and Flittner, A and Mainsbridge, C and Pill, S and Elmer, S, How did parents view the impact of the curriculum-based HealthLit4Kids program beyond the classroom?, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17, (4) pp. 1-13. ISSN 1661-7827 (2020) [Refereed Article]
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DOI: doi:10.3390/ijerph17041449
Abstract
The HealthLit4Kids program aims to build health literacy in a participatory and contextually
relevant way. Whole-of-school and curriculum strategies aim to empower and build capacity to make
informed health choices amongst students, teachers, parents, and their local community. The aim
of this study was to evaluate the HealthLit4Kids program from the perspective of parents, using
a Self-Determination Theory framework. This is one component within a larger evaluation of the
program. Parents at four Australian primary schools were interviewed post-program. Qualitative
data collected through parent interviews were analyzed thematically to identify themes, and coding
checks were completed by experienced qualitative researchers. The three key themes identified were
student engagement, behaviour change, and parent engagement. Findings also indicated that parents
placed a high value on effective communication from schools and raised a range of health areas such
as food and nutrition, physical activity, and mental health with the interviewer. Parent opinions
of the HealthLit4Kids program were positive, with many reporting a perceived increase in their
children’s ability to understand, communicate and act on health-related knowledge at home. The
HealthLit4Kids program requires further research to determine its viability as an optimal pedagogical
strategy for the health literacy development of primary school-aged children.
Item Details
| Item Type: | Refereed Article |
|---|---|
| Keywords: | HealthLit4Kids, health literacy, parent perceptions, curriculum, health education |
| Research Division: | Health Sciences |
| Research Group: | Public health |
| Research Field: | Community child health |
| Objective Division: | Health |
| Objective Group: | Specific population health (excl. Indigenous health) |
| Objective Field: | Neonatal and child health |
| UTAS Author: | Nash, R (Dr Rosie Nash) |
| UTAS Author: | Cruickshank, V (Dr Vaughan Cruickshank) |
| UTAS Author: | Flittner, A (Miss Anna Flittner) |
| UTAS Author: | Mainsbridge, C (Mr Casey Mainsbridge) |
| UTAS Author: | Elmer, S (Associate Professor Shandell Elmer) |
| ID Code: | 137684 |
| Year Published: | 2020 |
| Web of Science® Times Cited: | 14 |
| Deposited By: | Medicine |
| Deposited On: | 2020-02-27 |
| Last Modified: | 2021-01-28 |
| Downloads: | 29 View Download Statistics |
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