The Effect of Health Literacy Education in Adults (HELP-e-Pulse)

Comparison of the Effects of European Health Literacy Based Education and E-Pulse Education on the Level of Health Literacy in Adults Aged 45-64: a Randomized Controlled Study with Active Control Group

The world's elderly population is increasing. It is possible to prepare for the old age period by starting to develop the level of Health Literacy (HL) in the 45-64 age group. In this context, this study is planned to be conducted as a randomized controlled study with an active control group in order to compare the effect of European Health Literacy-based education and e-Pulse education (HELP) on the level of health literacy in adults aged 45-64 with insufficient-limited health literacy. The study was planned to include a total of 140 participants from the intervention group (HELP) (n:70) and the active control group (e-Pulse) (n:70). Interactive group training consisting of six modules and 90 minutes each will be given to the HELP group. Individual e-Pulse instruction will be given to the active control group. European Health Literacy Scale scores will be considered as the primary outcome of the research. Scores from the eHealth Literacy Scale will be considered as the secondary outcome of the research.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Being aged 45-64 and above and being literate,
• Having a score of 33 or less on the European Health Literacy Scale (insufficient, limited and problematic health literacy)
• Being able to use a smart phone, tablet or computer,
• Having agreed to voluntarily participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Those who do not speak Turkish