A journey through health literacy: From preschoolers to prisoners, part one

Abstract

This presentation will discuss incorporating health literacy in a nursing curriculum as a method to employ techniques to translate health promotion topics from preschoolers to prisoners. Undergraduate senior nursing students play a key role in the education of vulnerable populations through health promotion education activities in health fair settings.

Description

45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Authors

Terri Moore
Heather Anderson

Author Details

Terri Moore, MSN, RN; Heather Anderson, MSN, RN -- College of Nursing, Health, & Human Services, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana, USA

Sigma Membership

Lambda Sigma

Lead Author Affiliation

Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Health Literacy, Health Promotion, Nursing Students

Recommended Citation

Moore, Terri and Anderson, Heather, "A journey through health literacy: From preschoolers to prisoners, part one" (2019). Convention. 247.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2019/posters_2019/247

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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Review Type

Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host

Acquisition

Proxy-submission