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ArticleHealth literacy research and practice2026

A Structural Model Linking Health Literacy to Quality of Life in Thai Adults.

Benjawan Poonthananiwatkul, Wonpen Yodkong, Chadawan Runlert, Peera Deelert, Paisit Jirarattanasopa, Apaporn Kritsanapan Pakeekaow

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Benjawan PoonthananiwatkulKanchanabhishek Institute of Medical and Public Health Technology, Faculty of Public Health and Allied Health Sciences, Praboromarajchanok Institute, Nonthaburi Province.
Wonpen YodkongKanchanabhishek Institute of Medical and Public Health Technology, Faculty of Public Health and Allied Health Sciences, Praboromarajchanok Institute, Nonthaburi Province.
Chadawan RunlertKanchanabhishek Institute of Medical and Public Health Technology, Faculty of Public Health and Allied Health Sciences, Praboromarajchanok Institute, Nonthaburi Province.
Peera DeelertKanchanabhishek Institute of Medical and Public Health Technology, Faculty of Public Health and Allied Health Sciences, Praboromarajchanok Institute, Nonthaburi Province.
Paisit JirarattanasopaSirindhorn College of Public Health Yala, Faculty of Public Health and Allied Health Sciences, Praboromarajchanok Institute, Yala Province.
Apaporn Kritsanapan PakeekaowFaculty of Public Health and Allied Health Sciences, Praboromarajchanok Institute, Nonthaburi Province, Thailand.

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backgroundSeveral factors affect Quality of Life (QoL) such as health literacy, health behaviors, and mental health.

objectiveThis quantitative study examined the relationships between health literacy (HL), health behaviors (HB), mental health (MH), and QoL among Thailand's working-age population.

methodsA total of 360 individuals were selected using multistage sampling. Seven of 13 health regions were randomly chosen, followed by random selection of one province, district, and agency per region. Participants age 15 to 59 years were purposively recruited. Data were collected from December 2024 to January 2025 by using four questionnaires consisting of HL, HB, MH, and QoL (rating scale 1 to 5). Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used for data analysis. KEY

resultsMost participants demonstrated excellent health literacy (78.06%) and QoL (48.89%), with good HB (Mean = 3.82) and MH (Mean = 3.95). SEM showed HB and MH had significant direct positive effects on QoL (

conclusionThese findings suggest two potential pathways for improving QoL among working-age Thais: directly enhancing MH and HB to prevent illness or promoting HL to indirectly improve health outcomes. Health care providers should develop programs targeting these factors, with particular emphasis on MH given its stronger influence.

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Health LiteracyQuality of LifeAdolescentAdultFemaleHealth BehaviorHumansMaleMiddle AgedSurveys and QuestionnairesThailandYoung Adult

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