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| Unit | FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES |
| NURSING PR. | |
| Code | HEMS416 |
| Name | Health Literacy |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Semester | 8. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. ŞENAY ÇETİNKAYA |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The primary goal of critical media literacy is to enable viewers/readers to develop a questioning approach to media consumption. To this end, it suggests supporting conscious media consumption through lessons within the family and early education system. It is based on the principle of reading all media content with a critical eye. Health literacy aims to adapt the principles of critical media literacy (access, evaluation, analysis, and output production) to health-themed news, programs, and broadcasts in the media. Media content in the health field, which deals with human life and health quality and is gaining popularity, must operate on the principle of scientific rigor. Sometimes, broadcasts that do not meet this requirement are encountered; their application can lead to consequences that threaten human health. For sensitive and accurate consumption of this content, health literacy courses are considered necessary.
Course Content
Critical media literacy theories, the concept and theories of health communication, the concept and theoretical approaches to health literacy, health-themed content in the media (news, programs, expert opinions, etc.), critical approaches to health-themed content, and studies based on examples.
Course Precondition
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Resources
Cetinkaya S, Askan F, Gunes NEO, et al. E-health literacy of nursing students and investigation of factors affecting e-health literacy during COVID-19 pandemic process: A cross-sectional study. Medicine (Baltimore). 2022 Sep 2;101(35):e30148. DOI: 10.1097/MD.0000000000030148. PMID: 36107588; PMCID: PMC9439628.
Notes
Google Scholar, Google Advanced Academy, Wikipedia, Turkish Medical Index, DynMed, university databases
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | She knows the importance of health literacy. |
| LO02 | He/She knows the conceptual model of health literacy. |
| LO03 | It researches health literacy in our country and around the world. |
| LO04 | They know the factors that affect health literacy. |
| LO05 | They know the importance of child health and health literacy. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the structure and functioning of the human body; evaluates healthy and sick individuals and plans appropriate nursing care | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the basic needs and factors affecting the health status of individuals, families, and society | 4 |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Plans care for health protection and promotion by using concepts, theories, and effective communication techniques specific to nursing. | 3 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses scientific methods and evidence-based practices in nursing care. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Effectively applies learning and teaching processes in nursing services. | 3 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows health policies, as well as duties, authorities, and responsibilities in legislation and management processes. | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses scientific knowledge production and problem-solving methods. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Acts in accordance with ethical principles, human rights, and social values. | 4 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Participates in policies, projects, and activities aimed at improving public health. | 3 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Takes responsibility for solving professional problems. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Is open to lifelong learning and continuously develops oneself. | 5 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes responsibility as an effective member of the healthcare team. | 3 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Develops oneself in professional, scientific, social, and cultural fields; uses a foreign language in their profession. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Uses information and communication technologies appropriate to their field. | 3 |
| PLO15 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Determines nursing care priorities in situations such as disasters and epidemics, and takes an active role in crisis management. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to health literacy and the importance of health literacy. | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Basic concepts in health literacy. | narration, question and answer | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Conceptual model of health literacy, Health promotion models | narration, question and answer | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | Health literacy in our country and in the world. | narrative, discussion | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 5 | Factors affecting health literacy | narrative, question and answer | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | Strengthening health literacy | explanation, brainstorming | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 7 | Social media and health literacy | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | homework | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 9 | Chronic diseases and health literacy | reading, narrative | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 10 | Child health and health literacy | reading, presentation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Child health and health literacy 2 | reading, presentation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Women's health and health literacy | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | The commercialization of health or healthy eating and health literacy. | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Corporate Health Literacy | presentation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 15 | Child neurology and health literacy | presentation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 16 | Term Exams | homework | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 17 | Term Exams | homework | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev, Sözlü Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 70 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,80 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||