Integrating reproductive health literacy into English language teaching: A pedagogical approach for empowering Chinese youth

Abstract

This study explores how individual capacity affects health literacy and its subsequent impact on health outcomes among young individuals. Using a quantitative cross-sectional approach, data were collected from students in formal education through structured questionnaires based on validated measurement scales. Statistical methods such as descriptive analysis, reliability testing, correlation, and regression were employed to evaluate the proposed conceptual model. The findings demonstrate that individual capacity is a significant predictor of both print and oral health literacy. Print literacy emerges as pivotal in improving health knowledge and cultivating positive attitudes, while oral literacy shows a stronger connection to self-efficacy and behavioral changes. Additionally, both knowledge acquisition and self-efficacy are identified as key factors influencing better health outcomes. The study further highlights those cultural norms and perceived obstacle moderate the relationship between health literacy and behavioral shifts, emphasizing the importance of social context in health education. In conclusion, it provides empirical support for the complex and dynamic nature of health literacy, advocating for integrated educational strategies that concurrently enhance cognitive understanding and communication skills to promote lasting health improvements in young populations.