Relationship between Health Literacy and Health Behaviors in a Personnel : A Survey Research in The Metropolitan Health and Wellness Institution

Abstract

This research is an exploratory study with the objective of analyzing the situation of health literacy and health behaviors based on the 3Aor principles, as well as studying the relationship between health literacy and health behaviors based on the 3Aor principles Personnel of The Metropolitan Health and Wellness Institution. The sample group consists of staff members aged between 20-61 years old. The sample size was determined using the Taro Yamane formula, and a simple random sampling method was employed, resulting in a sample group of 154 individuals. The research instrument used in this study was a questionnaire regarding health literacy and health behaviors based on the 3Aor principles. Data analysis included percentages, means, standard deviations, and correlation coefficient testing using Pearson correlation. The study found that the level of health literacy was sufficient, health behaviors based on the 3Aor principles were good, and there was a statistically significant positive correlation (r= .34, p < .01) at a moderate level. When examined in detail, it was found that knowledge, understanding of health, health communication, and timely access to health information and media had a low positive correlation. Access to health service information and self-management had a moderate positive correlation. Decision-making for appropriate practices had a low negative correlation, which was statistically significant.