Learn about the GLOBHL studies and projects

We are conducting research on health literacy and digital health literacy in different populations and settings using various research methods. Our members conduct research in more than 50 different countries.

COVID Survivor Study

Resilience after crises

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a significant burden for individuals, societies, and systems. Health and associated factors among people recovered from COVID-19 infection are important to be investigated. We therefor aim to explore the status, associations, and interactions between health literacy (HL), digital healthy diet literacy (DDL), resilience, health-related behaviors, physical and psychological health, and quality of life.

COVID-HL School Principal Survey

Leading Schools in Times of Crises

The COVID-19 pandemic had far reaching concequences for the educational system worldwide and increased challenges and work tasks of school and educational professionals. This survey focsued on school leaders, which have long been neglected in school health research.

COVID-HL University Survey

Digital Health literacy in Times of Infodemic

Given the limited evidence on health literacy of university students, the network conducted a global study between 2020 and 2022 focusing on digital health literacy and information-seeking behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic.