Health literacy and behavior of kindergarten teachers: Results of a cluster-controlled trial conducted at 62 daycare facilities

Background: Health literacy (HL) of kindergarten teachers may impact personal health behavior and health status of kindergarten teachers. The aim of this investigation was to assess these factors in a cluster-controlled trial examining the effectiveness of a health promotion intervention targeting preschoolers and daycare staff over one year. Methods: HL, health behavior, and health status of kindergarten teachers were assessed at 62 daycare facilities (DFs) nationwide at baseline and 12 months via a questionnaire (n = 132). Parameters of kindergarten teachers working at intervention DFs which implemented the in…