Abstract
ABSTRACT Objective While health literacy is known to impact general well-being positively, the underlying mechanisms of this relationship are not fully understood. The current study examined the associations between health literacy and general well-being in adults, focusing on the mediating roles of the perceived importance of health and self-awareness behaviours and the moderating influence of health status. Method This study collected data via an online survey from a total of 2,101 Turkish-speaking adults, 1,482 females (70.5%) and 619 males (29.95%), aged between 17 and 60, with a mean age of 25.58 (SD = 9.66). Data collection was conducted during January and February 2023. Participants completed self-reported measures assessing health literacy, the importance of health, self-awareness, well-being, and health status. Results Mediation analysis indicated that health literacy is linked to general well-being through the importance of health [effect = 0.13, 95% [0.05, 0.11]) and self-awareness [effect = 0.06, 95% [0.05, 0.11]). Moderation analysis revealed a significant moderating effect of health status on the relationship between self-awareness and general well-being, with a significant relationship only evident among those reporting good health (B = 0.051, p < 0.05). Conclusions Enhancing health literacy is essential for improving general well-being by promoting individuals’ understanding of health and fostering self-awareness. Understanding how health literacy and changes in health status impact well-being can inform the development of targeted interventions aimed at promoting both well-being and health outcomes.
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