Can a school program boost health smarts in teens?
NCT ID NCT06022120
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This completed study tested a health literacy program for 176 Danish students aged 15-25. The program aimed to help young people better understand and use health information. Researchers measured changes in health literacy and self-perceived health over 6 months.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Health literacy intervention (WorkHealth Improvement Network program adapted for Danish schools)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward effective ways to improve health literacy in young people, potentially reducing health inequalities.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with 176 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is behavioral and may not produce lasting changes.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Department of Occupational and Social Medicine, Holbaek Hospital
Holbæk, Region Sjælland, 4300, Denmark