2019
DOI: 10.1590/1980-265x-tce-2017-0418
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Abstract: Objective: to assess the functional levels of health literacy in individuals undergoing dialysis. Method: a cross-sectional study with 42 patients of the Nephrology Unit of a public hospital in Recife, Brazil, from May to August 2016. Data were collected through scripted interviews and chart analysis. Functional health literacy was measured using the Brazilian version of the Short-Test of Functional Health Literacy in Adults questionnaire. Data analysis was performed using the Statistical Package for Social Sc… Show more

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“…It is important to highlight that health professionals need to know the level of literacy of their patients, in order to facilitate the exchange of information (19) . Several studies link low or inadequate health literacy to difficulties in understanding and processing health information, reflecting low knowledge for managing the state of the disease and worse health outcomes (19)(20) .…”
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confidence: 99%
“…It is important to highlight that health professionals need to know the level of literacy of their patients, in order to facilitate the exchange of information (19) . Several studies link low or inadequate health literacy to difficulties in understanding and processing health information, reflecting low knowledge for managing the state of the disease and worse health outcomes (19)(20) .…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…13 Levantamentos realizados pelo Indicador de Alfabetismo Funcional, instrumento que trata da avaliação do letramento no Brasil de forma geral, revelaram que, dentre os brasileiros na faixa etária de 15 a 64 anos, 27% foram classificados como analfabetos funcionais. [14][15] Neste estudo, foi observado que um elevado percentual de pessoas com…”
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“…The FHL assessment of old people with CKD is extremely important, to ensure health promotion through the reformulation of public policies and health interventions aimed at this public, the results of which can reduce health disparities attributed to low health literacy 17 .…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%