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BioSocial Health J. 2024;1(3): 113-114.
doi: 10.34172/bshj.33
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Beyond information literacy: Why metaliteracy is crucial for modern health education programs

Fatemeh Zarei 1* ORCID logo, Sridevi Adivi 2 ORCID logo

1 Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
2 IUHPE Member and Independent Consultant in Public Health, Hyderabad, India
*Corresponding Author: Fatemeh Zarei, Email: f.zarei@modares.ac.ir

Abstract

Metaliteracy is a critical skill that enables individuals to evaluate information for bias, accuracy, and truthfulness, and construct knowledge. The paper argues that metaliteracy is essential in modern health education, and not only information literacy. Metaliteracy enables health educators to critically appraise health information thereby promoting accurate knowledge dissemination. It also enhances the core skills of health educators by allowing them to maneuver through the “infodemic,” debunking misinformation and creating usable health advices. By embracing metaliteracy, health education may protect public health and elevates its professional standing.
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Submitted: 09 Sep 2024
Accepted: 29 Sep 2024
ePublished: 17 Nov 2024
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