Health literacy: concept analysis

Speros, Carolyn

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2648.2005.03448.x

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“…[3,4,6,16,17] Functional literacy skills consist of two major parts: obtaining and understanding basic health information. The lower right box lists a number of methods that one should incorporate in helping individuals make appropriate health decisions such as 1) using plain/primary language, 2) incorporating a teach-back method, and 3) avoiding jargons.…”

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Health literacy of Iraqi immigrant adults: pilot study

Hatamleh

2016

IJH

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Objective: This study aimed to examine the effect of a 3-hour educational program on the health literacy of Iraqi immigrants in the U.S. Methods: The pilot study was implemented using a Pretest-Posttest design. Iraqi immigrants (n = 30) who were 18 years or older, used English as a second language and lived in the U.S. for at least five months, participated in the study. Health literacy (functional, communicative and critical) was measured before and after an educational program by using the "Test of All Aspects of Health Literacy Scale (AAHLS)". Results: Based on the results of this pilot study, the mean of AAHLS total score for the pretest was 13.3, and the mean of total score for the posttest was 16.03. So, there is significant improvement in health literacy after the program. Conclusions: Although the results indicated a significant improvement of PostTotal health literacy scores (M = 16.3, SD = 3.04) over PreTotal health literacy score (M = 13.13, SD = 3.13), t (29) = 4.917, p < .001, the functional literacy subscale did not show similar improvement.

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Health literacy of Iraqi immigrant adults: pilot study

Hatamleh

2016

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“…10 These studies 10,[23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31][33][34][35][36]46 also emphasized that inadequate FHL is highly prevalent among the elderly, perhaps reflecting a weakness in the health system, in which older individuals are required to play a more active role in the management of their own health. Strategies of health literacy could be given more attention by healthcare providers.…”

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“…4,8 Studies have reported that FHL is a relatively new concept in the area of health promotion. 9,10 It is also considered an emerging field in the areas of education and health promotion. 4 FHL has attracted the interest of researchers, health professionals and public policy creators, due to its complex, multi-dimensional and interdisciplinary nature, as well as the impact that poor literacy can exert on an individual, their family, the community and the health system.…”

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“…4 FHL has attracted the interest of researchers, health professionals and public policy creators, due to its complex, multi-dimensional and interdisciplinary nature, as well as the impact that poor literacy can exert on an individual, their family, the community and the health system. 8,[10][11][12] FHL is a functional condition that involves multiple dimensions, which are interwoven into a complex network of health determinants, including: sociodemographic characteristics (occupation, income, social support, culture and language); cognitive abilities (cognition and memory); and physical abilities (age, vision, audition and verbal fluency). These determinants interact among each other, although it is important to consider macro aspects from each country, such as the educational system, the health system, and the cultural and social aspects that transversely permeate these determinants.…”

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Letramento funcional em saúde na perspectiva da Enfermagem Gerontológica: revisão integrativa da literatura

Santos

Portella

Scortegagna

et al. 2015

Rev. bras. geriatr. gerontol.

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Objective: To perform an integrative review of literature on functional health literacy from the perspective of Gerontological Nursing. Method: a study was made of the MEDLINE, PubMed, LILACS, IBECS, BDENF and CidSaúde databases, and studies published in Brazilian and international publications during the period of 2005-2014 were included. The studies were selected by main subject, such as education of patient, health literacy, schooling, the elderly, health education and self-care. Results: 58 studies were found, of which 33 were pre-selected, but only 17 composed the final sample, 15 of which were international and two of which were Brazilian. Conclusions: the results indicate an integration of knowledge of the assessment of functional health literacy among the elderly. Inadequate literacy was evident, indicating an excessive impact on health management, especially among those with chronic disease. Additionally, inadequate understanding of times and doses when taking medicine highlights that new strategies can be designed to bring empowerment and greater control to health.

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“…The level of health literacy depends on various factors, such as socio-economic status, gender, ethnic affiliation and ethnicity, the severity of the disease, previous experiences related to health, occupation and other [2][3][4][5][6]. General literacy and the level of education are also among the important factors of health literacy [1,[7][8][9].…”

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Health literacy and health related lifestyle among nursing students

Kolnik

Hozjan

Babnik

2017

Pielegniarstwo XXI Wieku / Nursing in the 21st Century

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StreSzczeniekompetencje zdrowotne i zdrowy tryb życia wśród Studentów pielęgniarStwa Wprowadzenie. Studenci pielęgniarstwa stanowią istotną populację osób do zgłębiania wiedzy dotyczącej kompetencji zdrowotnych oraz zachowań prozdrowotnych. Z jednej strony jest to grupa młodych dorosłych rozpoczynających samodzielną troskę o wlasne zdrowie, a z drugiej, uczą się oni by być profesjonalistami, którzy będą przekazywać wsparcie i wiedzę ludziom poprzez zmianę ich stylu życia dążąc do zachowania ich zdrowia lub walki z chorobą. W związku z tym, niniejsze badanie ukierunkowane jest na zgłębianie tematyki kompetencji zdrowotnych oraz zachowań prozdrowotnych wśród studentów pielęgniarstwa. Materiał i metoda. Badaniem kompetencji zdrowotnych oraz zachowań prozdrowotnych objęto grupę 337 studentów programów związanych z z opieką zdrowotną w Słowenii. Wykorzystano dwa narzędzia badawcze do zgłębienia kompetencji zdrowotnych studentów (Kwestionariusz Oceny Kompetencji Zdrowotnych i Skróconą ocenę kompetencji i opieki zdrowotnej -Newest Vital Sign) oraz skalę mierzącą zachowania prowozdrowotne. Wyniki. Analiza czynnikowa wyodrębniła trzy wymiary kompetencji zdrowotnych: rozumienie zdrowia lub choroby, rozumienie instrukcji otrzymywanych od służby zdrowia i orientacja w zakresie systemu zdrowia. Zmienne odnoszące się do kompetencji zdrowotnych i zachowań prozdrowotnych są ściśle powiązane. Dyskusja i wnioski. Edukacja studentów pielęgniarstwa powinna kłaść nacisk na tematy kompetencji zdrowotnych oraz ich własnej ochrony zdrowia. Powinna także wspierać i zachęcać studentów do prowadzenia zdrowego trybu życia, jako, że powinni oni stanowić przykład tego co wpajają pacjentom. Słowa kluczowe: opieka zdrowotna, zachowania prozdrowotne, kompetencje zdrowotne abStract HealtH literacy and HealtH related lifeStyle among nurSing StudentS Introduction. Nursing students are an important population for the study of health literacy and health-related behaviours. On one hand, they are a population of young adults, that is starting to independently take care of their own health and on the other hand, they are becoming professionals who will provide support and pass knowledge to people making changes in their lifestyle in order to preserve their health or to manage a disease. The focus of this research is therefore oriented towards the study of health literacy and behavior related to health in the population of nursing students. Material and methods. We have studied health literacy and behaviour related to health on a sample of 337 students from the health care study programmes in Slovenia. We utilised two instruments to measure students' health literacy (Health Literacy Screening Questions and Quick assessment of literacy and primary care -Newest vital sign) and a scale to measure health-related behaviors.Results. Factor analysis identified three dimensions of health literacy: the understanding of health or disease, the understanding of the instructions received in the health system and the orientation within the health system. Variables re...

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Health literacy: concept analysis

Cited by 241 publications

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Health literacy of Iraqi immigrant adults: pilot study

Health literacy of Iraqi immigrant adults: pilot study

Letramento funcional em saúde na perspectiva da Enfermagem Gerontológica: revisão integrativa da literatura

Health literacy and health related lifestyle among nursing students

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