Health literacy, health-seeking behavior, and wellbeing among university students: insights into determinants of young adults’ health

The results suggest that a substantial proportion of university students demonstrate inadequate or problematic health literacy. Although greater engagement in health-seeking behaviors may be associated with lower wellbeing, the higher wellbeing scores observed among students with adequate health literacy underscore the importance of comprehensive health education and targeted support interventions. Universities are encouraged to develop and implement programs aimed at improving health literacy, ensuring access to credible digital health resources, and reinforcing social support networks to promote overall student wellbeing.