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Health Information Literacy On The Risks Of Using Skin Bleaching Products, Olufemi K. Aramide Phd, Olusoji S. Olatunji, Olusola Ayandele Jun 2019

Health Information Literacy On The Risks Of Using Skin Bleaching Products, Olufemi K. Aramide Phd, Olusoji S. Olatunji, Olusola Ayandele

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Information enables individuals to develop knowledge which can influence their health behavior and attitude while inadequate literacy about health information is associated with poor understanding of medical advice and negative health outcomes among the population. Skin bleaching is a health practice involving the (mis)use of chemical solutions to change one’s complexion to a lighter tone. This paper investigated the viability of using the concept of health information literacy to reduce skin bleaching by reviewing previous empirical studies on skin bleaching with emphasis on health information. Finding showed that skin bleaching is driven by a self-destructive, unattainable beauty standard. It also …


Icils 2013: Australian Teacher Data [Spss], Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer) Jan 2015

Icils 2013: Australian Teacher Data [Spss], Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)

ICT - Digital Literacy

This dataset (SPSS zipped) is a data source for the report: International Computer and Information Literacy Study 2013: Australian students’ readiness for study, work and life in the digital age.

The International Computer and Information Literacy study (ICILS) methodology is complex. Prior to undertaking any analyses, it is recommended data users become familiar with all the information (for example, plausible values and replicate weights) required to understand and analyse the data files.

Information about the Australian ICILS 2013 data files is available here.

The ICILS 2013 User Guide, to accompany ICILS data, is available for download here.

The …


Icils 2013: Australian Teacher Data [Sas], Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer) Jan 2015

Icils 2013: Australian Teacher Data [Sas], Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)

ICT - Digital Literacy

This dataset (SAS zipped) is a data source for the report: International Computer and Information Literacy Study 2013: Australian students’ readiness for study, work and life in the digital age.

The International Computer and Information Literacy study (ICILS) methodology is complex. Prior to undertaking any analyses, it is recommended data users become familiar with all the information (for example, plausible values and replicate weights) required to understand and analyse the data files.

Information about the Australian ICILS 2013 data files is available here.

The ICILS 2013 User Guide, to accompany ICILS data, is available for download here. …


Icils 2013: Australian School Data [Spss], Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer) Jan 2015

Icils 2013: Australian School Data [Spss], Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)

ICT - Digital Literacy

This dataset (SPSS zipped) is a data source for the report: International Computer and Information Literacy Study 2013: Australian students’ readiness for study, work and life in the digital age.

The International Computer and Information Literacy study (ICILS) methodology is complex. Prior to undertaking any analyses, it is recommended data users become familiar with all the information (for example, plausible values and replicate weights) required to understand and analyse the data files.

Information about the Australian ICILS 2013 data files is available here.

The ICILS 2013 User Guide, to accompany ICILS data, is available for download here. …


Icils 2013: Australian School Data [Sas], Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer) Jan 2015

Icils 2013: Australian School Data [Sas], Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)

ICT - Digital Literacy

This dataset (SAS zipped) is a data source for the report: International Computer and Information Literacy Study 2013: Australian students’ readiness for study, work and life in the digital age.

The International Computer and Information Literacy Study (ICILS) methodology is complex. Prior to undertaking any analyses, it is recommended data users become familiar with all the information (for example, plausible values and replicate weights) required to understand and analyse the data files.

Information about the Australian ICILS 2013 data files is available here.

The ICILS 2013 User Guide, to accompany ICILS data, is available for download here. …


Icils 2013: Australian Student Data [Spss], Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer) Jan 2015

Icils 2013: Australian Student Data [Spss], Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)

ICT - Digital Literacy

This dataset (SPSS zipped) is a data source for the report: International Computer and Information Literacy Study 2013: Australian students’ readiness for study, work and life in the digital age.

The International Computer and Information Literacy study (ICILS) methodology is complex. Prior to undertaking any analyses, it is recommended data users become familiar with all the information (for example, plausible values and replicate weights) required to understand and analyse the data files.

Information about the Australian ICILS 2013 data files is available here.

The ICILS 2013 User Guide, to accompany ICILS data, is available for download here. …


Icils 2013: Australian Student Data [Sas], Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer) Jan 2015

Icils 2013: Australian Student Data [Sas], Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)

ICT - Digital Literacy

This dataset (SAS zipped) is a data source for the report: International Computer and Information Literacy Study 2013: Australian students’ readiness for study, work and life in the digital age.

The International Computer and Information Literacy study (ICILS) methodology is complex. Prior to undertaking any analyses, it is recommended data users become familiar with all the information (for example, plausible values and replicate weights) required to understand and analyse the data files.

Information about the Australian ICILS 2013 data files is available here.

The ICILS 2013 User Guide, to accompany ICILS data, is available for download here. …