S1(88 Riiser K, Helseth S, Haraldstad K, Torbjørnsen A, Richardsen KR. Adolescents' health literacy, health protective measures, and health-related quality of life during the Covid-19 pandemic. PLoS One. 2020;15(8):e0238161. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0238161
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.023...
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Riiser et.al
2020
Norway
English |
Describe HL, health protection measures and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) during the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic with adolescents (16 to 19 years).
Observational study |
16 to 19 years
HLSAC |
Tv and family were identified as the main sources of health information. Snapchat and Facebook were the most widely used social media platforms
Washing hands, physically distancing themselves and limiting the number of social contacts were the most reported measures.
The HL score had a mean of 35.2 (4.0) |
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S2(2828 Choi S, Bang KS, Shin DA. eHealth Literacy, Awareness of Pandemic Infectious Diseases, and Healthy Lifestyle in Middle School Students. Children (Basel). 2021;8(8):699. https://doi.org/10.3390/children8080699
https://doi.org/10.3390/children8080699...
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Choi et.al
2021
South Korea
English |
Identify the relationships between eHealth literacy in pandemic infectious diseases and healthy lifestyle in high school students.
Descriptive and correlational study |
High school students (1st to 3rd grade of high school, not explaining age group)
eHealth literacy |
It showed that HL through the internet can be an important aspect to raise awareness about the pandemic and the formation of healthy lifestyle habits in Korean high school students. |
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S3 (2929 Li S, Cui G, Kaminga AC, Cheng S, Xu H. Associations Between Health Literacy, eHealth Literacy, and COVID-19-Related Health Behaviors Among Chinese College Students: cross-sectional online study. J Med Internet Res. 2021 May 6;23(5):e25600. https://doi.org/10.2196/25600
https://doi.org/10.2196/25600...
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Li et.al
2021
China
English |
Develop and verify a COVID-19-related health behavior questionnaire, explore its status and structure, and examine the associations between these behaviors and HL.
Observational study |
College students with a mean of 20 years old
eHealth literacy |
Of the 1,873 students with a mean age of 20 years included in the study, it showed that 781 students (41.7%) had an adequate HL level associated with conventional health behaviors, indicating that college students with a higher level of HL could maintain healthy lifestyles during the pandemic. |
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S4(3030 Sharpe D, Rajabi M, Chileshe C. Mental health and wellbeing implications of the COVID-19 quarantine for disabled and disadvantaged children and young people: evidence from a cross-cultural study in Zambia and Sierra Leone. BMC Psychol. 2021;9:79. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-021-00583-w
https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-021-00583...
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Sharpe et.al
2021
Sierra Leone and Zambia
English |
Examine children’s and adolescents’ mental health during the COVID-19 lockdown in Zambia and Sierra Leone.
Observational study |
12 to 25 years old
SWEMWBS |
It showed low levels of HL with COVID-19. |
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S5(3131 Choi SH, Jo YH, Jo KJ, Park SE. Pediatric and Parents' Attitudes Towards COVID-19 Vaccines and Intention to Vaccinate for Children. J Korean Med Sci. 2021;36(31):e227. https://doi.org/10.3346/jkms.2021.36.e227
https://doi.org/10.3346/jkms.2021.36.e22...
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Choi et.al
2021
Republic of Korea
English |
Investigate the acceptability of parents of COVID-19 vaccination for their children, factors that affect their acceptability and the perceptions of children (10 to 18 years) about COVID-19 vaccines in the Republic of Korea.
Observational study |
10 to 18 years old
Question with Likert-type scale. |
A study with 226 parents and 117 children and adolescents between 10-18 years showed that 64.2% intended to vaccinate their children; however, only 49.6% of children answered that they would receive vaccination against COVID-19. The main reason for vaccination was COVID-19 prevention for the family, and the main reason for the hesitation was the concern with adverse events following immunization. |
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S6 (3232 Faisal S, Khotib J, Zairina E. Knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) towards COVID-19 among university students in Pakistan: a cross-sectional study. J Basic Clin Physiol Pharmacol. 2021;32(4):681-6. https://doi.org/10.1515/jbcpp-2020-0436
https://doi.org/10.1515/jbcpp-2020-0436...
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Faisal et.al
2021
Pakistan
English |
Examine college students’ knowledge, attitudes and practices in Pakistan.
Observational study |
College students, divided into 3 groups: group 1: 17 to 27 years old; group 2: 28 to 38 years old; group 3: over 39 years old
KAP- total score ≥8, considered a good knowledge. |
College students’ HL level is considered appropriate for preventive measures against COVID-19. |
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S7 (3333 Olivari C, Casañas R. Relevancia de la alfabetización en salud mental para adolescentes en tiempos del covid-19. Cuad Neuropsicol Panam J Neuropsychol. 2020;14(3):20-26. https://doi.org/10.7714/CNPS/14.3.202
https://doi.org/10.7714/CNPS/14.3.202...
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Cecilia et.al
2020
Chile
Spanish |
Give relevance and present reflections on the contribution that mental HL can make as a health promotion strategy in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic in the adolescent population.
Literature review |
None |
It highlighted the need for initiatives that provide mental HL, in order to strengthen adolescents in their abilities, to manage emotions and knowledge about factors that protect their mental health and develop the search for information on mental health and access to appropriate services, with possibilities to complement the mental health approach in the context of COVID-19. |
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S8 (3434 Chesser A, Drassen Ham A, Keene Woods N. Assessment of COVID-19 Knowledge Among University Students: implications for future risk communication strategies. Health Educ Behav. 2020;47(4):540-3. https://doi.org/10.1177/1090198120931420
https://doi.org/10.1177/1090198120931420...
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Chesser at.al
2020
USA
English |
Describe the population’s knowledge and beliefs about COVID-19 and the current coverage of social media to address a gap in what is known about risk communication during health crises.
Observational study |
College students (18-79 years), with HL measured through three questions used by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). |
Of the 1,136 college students, 23% of interviewees started the research, 43% reported a high level of HL (n= 365/855), although only 18% (n= 173/966) correctly identified the symptomatology of COVID-19. |
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