Health information matters : everyday health information literacy and behaviour in relation to health behaviour and physical health among young men

摘要: This study increases the understanding of young men’s everyday health information literacy and behaviour in relation to their behaviour, physical health, socio-demographic characteristics. The conceptual framework builds upon theories practices literacy, change. empirical data were collected with questionnaires (n = 3,293) physiological measurements 3,063) 2010 2013 at Finnish Defence Forces’ call-ups, where a population-based sample men could be reached. Everyday was studied using previously developed screening tool, focus on its relationship fitness. Information investigated context activity, readiness change exercise according Transtheoretical Model. Statistical analyses include multivariate regression analyses, critical realist approach adopted interpreting results. results show that general upper secondary education higher socio-economic position parent increase likelihood good literacy. Health is positively associated health-promoting independent socioeconomic position; confidence one’s abilities find, evaluate use regular healthy eating habits, fitness, for example. In used acquire are stage Men maintenance seek most actively. avoidance, turn, connected low not provides novel knowledge people’s relationship. It among first investigate stages connection objectively measured proposes future studies between outcomes. may utilised when designing tailored communications education.