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THE ROLE OF NURSES IN IMPROVING HEALTH LITERACY

Rahmonova Dildora Naimovna , Instructor at the Preclinical Department, Faculty of Medicine, Asia International University

Abstract

This article scientifically analyzes the importance of nurses’ activities in the process of improving health literacy among the population. Health literacy is one of the key factors ensuring the strengthening of health, prevention of diseases, and effective use of quality medical care. The article substantiates how the preventive, educational, and health‑promoting activities carried out by nurses improve public awareness about health, change behavioral habits, and support the formation of a healthy lifestyle. Modern approaches and the possibilities of using digital resources in improving health literacy are also discussed.

Keywords

health literacy, nurse, prevention, healthy lifestyle, sanitation-education, health.

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THE ROLE OF NURSES IN IMPROVING HEALTH LITERACY. (2025). International Journal of Medical Sciences, 5(12), 377-380. https://doi.org/10.55640/