Evaluation of “Knowledge About Health Literacy” in Medical Students

Abstract

Introduction: Increased attention to health, lack of knowledge on how to care for and how to improve knowledge, and lack of government and public health policies are reducing access to health education. Objective: To assess the health literacy of medical students. Materials and Methods: The study involved 532 students aged 18-24 from the School of Medicine, School of Traditional Medicine, School of Biomedicine, Economic Health and Health Social Work at the Academy of Sciences of Mongolia. Results: It was sufÏcient to assess the medical alphabet knowledge of medical students. Conclusion: The surveyed students have easy access to health alphabet information online, most of them know where to turn when they are sick, seek medical advice on their health issues, and know what to do to keep their minds and minds healthy.