Effectiveness of a Project-Based Learning Program on Health Literacy among Village Health Volunteers: A Quasi-Experimental Study.
Health literacy is a critical determinant of health and a key factor in promoting empowerment and health equity. However, limited health literacy remains a persistent challenge in many rural areas of Thailand, particularly among village health volunteers, who are vital in delivering primary healthca...
| Publicado en: | Pacific Rim International Journal of Nursing Research Vol. 29; no. 3; pp. 632 - 648 |
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Thailand Nursing & Midwifery Council
Jul-Sep2025
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