Mom and Dad's health smarts linked to Kids' checkup results

NCT ID NCT06819722

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study looked at 376 parent-child pairs from a primary school in Turkey. Researchers measured parents' health literacy using a standard questionnaire and then compared it to their children's health screening results, including height, weight, vision, and dental health. The goal was to see if parents who understand health information better have healthier children.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If the findings show a clear link, it could lead to programs that help parents improve their health knowledge to better support their children's health.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only measures associations, so it cannot prove that improving health literacy directly causes better health outcomes.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Duzce University

    Düzce, 81100, Turkey (Türkiye)