The Role of Health Literacy in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
A special issue of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601). This special issue belongs to the section "Global Health".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 March 2026 | Viewed by 27
Special Issue Editors
Interests: community-based participatory research; chronic disease prevention; chronic disease self-management; health education; community engagement
Interests: HIV prevention; substance use prevention; health disparities; health equity; people involved in the criminal justice system; community based participatory research
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue explores the critical role of health literacy in health promotion and disease prevention. Health literacy, defined as the ability to access, understand, and use health-related information, is a key determinant of individual and community health outcomes. As healthcare systems evolve, fostering health literacy becomes essential in empowering individuals to make informed decisions about their health and well-being. Articles in this collection highlight the intersection of health literacy with various health promotion initiatives, examining how improving the former can lead to better disease prevention practices, adherence to medical advice, and overall health management. This Special Issue also addresses the challenges faced by vulnerable populations who may have limited health literacy, as well as the strategies employed to overcome these barriers through education, communication, and technology. By focusing on evidence-based approaches and innovative interventions, this collection emphasizes the importance of integrating health literacy into public health frameworks and policies. Through collaboration across sectors, promoting health literacy can significantly contribute to reducing health disparities and improving public health outcomes globally.
Prof. Dr. Rakale C. Quarells
Prof. Dr. Rhonda C. Holliday
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- health literacy
- health communication
- health education
- patient empowerment
- community engagement
- health promotion
- health outcomes
- disease prevention
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