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Os níveis de Literacia em Saúde (LS) influenciam a tomada de decisão em assuntos
relacionados com saúde, incluindo o consumo de substâncias. Considerando o impacto que
a pandemia de COVID-19 demonstrou no bem-estar e hábitos de vida, e em específico nos
estudantes universitários, a presente dissertação teve como objetivo explorar as relações
entre os níveis de LS, o bem-estar e o consumo de tabaco, álcool e outras drogas durante
esta pandemia, em comparação com o período anterior à pandemia. Participaram no estudo
281 estudantes do ensino superior português (M=23,33, DP=6,03; 76,7% sexo feminino),
divididos entre o “período anterior à pandemia” (n=146) e no “período durante a pandemia”
(n=135). Todos os participantes responderam ao mesmo protocolo de investigação, que
incluiu medidas de autorrelato sobre a LS, o estilo de vida e o bem-estar. Os resultados
demonstraram níveis mais elevados na LS geral e, mais especificamente, nas dimensões dos
Cuidados de saúde e Prevenção da doença, durante a pandemia. O consumo das várias
substâncias estudadas também foi superior durante o período da pandemia, mas não se
verificaram diferenças entre os grupos a nível do bem-estar. A dimensão Prevenção da
doença foi considerado um preditor do consumo de tabaco, para o período antes da
pandemia. Para o álcool e outras drogas os preditores no período anterior à pandemia foram
a Prevenção da doença, a Promoção da saúde e, o sexo feminino para o período da pandemia.
O estudo permitiu melhor identificar diferentes padrões de comportamento dos estudantes
do ensino superior durante a pandemia, bem como os respetivos preditores. A identificação
de fatores de risco é essencial para a adaptação das intervenções associadas aos consumos
de substâncias, sendo a promoção da LS uma ferramenta importante para a melhoria dos
estilos de vida desta população.
Health Literacy (HL) influences the decision making when it comes to health-related issues, which can include substance use. Considering the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has shown so far in the well-being and lifestyle habits, especially in university students, the present dissertation had the goal of exploring the relations between the HL levels, well-being and the consumption of tobacco, alcohol and other drugs during the pandemic, in comparison with the previous normal period. A total of 281 portuguese university students participated (M=23,33, SD=6,03; 76,7% female), divided between a “previous pandemic” group (n=146) and a “during pandemic” group (n=135). The results show an increase of the HL levels, during the pandemic, and more specifically an increase of the Health care and Disease prevention dimensions. The use of the studied substances showed an increase during the pandemic as well, but there were no differences concerning the well-being. There was a rise in the substance use during the pandemic. The Disease prevention was found to be a predictor of tobacco use, in the previous pandemic group. The predictors found for the consumption of alcohol and drugs in the time before the pandemic were also the Disease prevention and Health promotion and, during the pandemic, gender. This study enabled the comprehension of how university students behaved during the pandemic, which is important for the identification of risk factors, given that these are essential for the adaptation of interventions, such as a bigger focus on the HL promotion and behaviors that enhance the health of this particular population.
Health Literacy (HL) influences the decision making when it comes to health-related issues, which can include substance use. Considering the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has shown so far in the well-being and lifestyle habits, especially in university students, the present dissertation had the goal of exploring the relations between the HL levels, well-being and the consumption of tobacco, alcohol and other drugs during the pandemic, in comparison with the previous normal period. A total of 281 portuguese university students participated (M=23,33, SD=6,03; 76,7% female), divided between a “previous pandemic” group (n=146) and a “during pandemic” group (n=135). The results show an increase of the HL levels, during the pandemic, and more specifically an increase of the Health care and Disease prevention dimensions. The use of the studied substances showed an increase during the pandemic as well, but there were no differences concerning the well-being. There was a rise in the substance use during the pandemic. The Disease prevention was found to be a predictor of tobacco use, in the previous pandemic group. The predictors found for the consumption of alcohol and drugs in the time before the pandemic were also the Disease prevention and Health promotion and, during the pandemic, gender. This study enabled the comprehension of how university students behaved during the pandemic, which is important for the identification of risk factors, given that these are essential for the adaptation of interventions, such as a bigger focus on the HL promotion and behaviors that enhance the health of this particular population.
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Literacia em saúde Bem-estar Tabaco Álcool e drogas COVID-19 Estudantes universitários Health literacy Well-being Tobacco Alcohol and drugs University students