Information Package / Course Catalogue
Health Literacy
Course Code: AN012
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to develop individuals' ability to access accurate and reliable health information, to understand and evaluate this information, and to use it effectively in making health-related decisions

Course Content

Understanding and interpreting health-related information.Making informed health decisions.Communicating effectively within the healthcare system Recognizing misinformation.Taking responsibility for personal health

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Ebru DERECELİ
Learning Outcomes
1.The student explains the concept and importance of health literacy.
2.The student can identify false and misleading health information
3.The student can analyze the impact of cultural and individual differences on the use of health information.
4.Demonstrates evidence-based behaviors in promoting health and preventing diseases.
5.Able to make informed decisions about healthcare services and practices.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Gürhan, N., & Seyran, F. (Eds.). (2023). Health Literacy. Ankara: Nobel Medical Bookstores.
2.Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Health, Directorate General for Health Promotion. (2018). Turkey Health Literacy Level and Related Factors Survey (Publication No: 1103). Ankara: Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Health Publications.
3.Kendir Çopurlar, C., & Kartal, M. (2016). What is Health Literacy? How is it Assessed? Why is it Important?
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Fundamental Concepts of Health Literacy
Week 2 - Theoretical
Health Literacy Research in the World and in Turkey
Week 3 - Theoretical
Health Literacy in the Physician-Patient Relationship
Week 4 - Theoretical
Women's Health and Health Literacy
Week 5 - Theoretical
Child Health and Health Literacy
Week 6 - Theoretical
Mental Health Literacy
Week 7 - Theoretical
Environmental Health and Health Literacy
Week 8 - Theoretical
Health Literacy for Active Ageing
Week 9 - Theoretical
Health Promotion and Health Literacy
Week 10 - Theoretical
Mobile Health and Health Literacy
Week 11 - Theoretical
Improving Health Literacy
Week 12 - Theoretical
The Importance of Health Literacy in Terms of Healthcare Costs
Week 13 - Theoretical
Strategic Health Management and Health Literacy
Week 14 - Theoretical
Strategic Health Management and Health Literacy
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143270
Midterm Examination1224
Final Examination1224
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)78
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
4
OÇ-2
4
OÇ-3
4
OÇ-4
4
OÇ-5
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026