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Health Literacy of Adolescents
Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 2020The purpose of this study is to describe influencing factors of adolescent health literacy.This study is a descriptive, correlational, cross-sectional study. Based on an a priori power analysis and utilizing convenience sampling, 105 adolescents completed the Newest Vital Sign (NVS) health literacy instrument via the Qualtrics online platform.
Elizabeth Perry Caldwell +1 more
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Health Literacy and Pediatric Health
Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care, 2007The chapters and reports in this book explore a wide variety of topics related to how health literacy can impact clinical practice and public health. While health literacy is relevant to healthcare issues across populations, it has unique implications in the field of pediatrics, where parents and other caregivers are responsible for managing their ...
Alexander F. Glick +2 more
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Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 2012
The report "Healthy people" from the US Department of Health and Human Services defines health literacy (HL) as follows: "The degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions." The same report identifies asthma as a public health problem of
Christian Rosas-Salazar +3 more
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The report "Healthy people" from the US Department of Health and Human Services defines health literacy (HL) as follows: "The degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions." The same report identifies asthma as a public health problem of
Christian Rosas-Salazar +3 more
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Pharmacotherapy: The Journal of Human Pharmacology and Drug Therapy, 2002
Illiteracy has become an increasingly important problem, especially as it relates to health care. A national survey found that almost half of the adult population has deficiencies in reading or computation skills. Literacy is defined as the basic ability to read and speak English, whereas functional health literacy is the ability to read, understand ...
Miranda R. Andrus, Mary T. Roth
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Illiteracy has become an increasingly important problem, especially as it relates to health care. A national survey found that almost half of the adult population has deficiencies in reading or computation skills. Literacy is defined as the basic ability to read and speak English, whereas functional health literacy is the ability to read, understand ...
Miranda R. Andrus, Mary T. Roth
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Current Opinion in Ophthalmology, 2013
This review discusses the concept and measurement of health literacy, with a focus on the care of patients with glaucoma.Nearly one-fourth of adults in the USA lack the skills needed to fully comprehend and act on verbal or written information in the healthcare environment.
Logan Christensen +2 more
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This review discusses the concept and measurement of health literacy, with a focus on the care of patients with glaucoma.Nearly one-fourth of adults in the USA lack the skills needed to fully comprehend and act on verbal or written information in the healthcare environment.
Logan Christensen +2 more
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The Value of Community Health Literacy Assessments: Health Literacy in Maryland
Public Health Reports®, 2021Objective Community health assessments have typically not measured health literacy at the community level. We developed the Community Health Literacy Assessment (CHLA) framework to describe county and regional health literacy activities, assets, gaps, and opportunities in Maryland.
Heather Platter +3 more
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Health Literacy and Health Policy
Academic Pediatrics, 2012From the Departments of Pediatrics, Clinical Nursing, and the Center for Community Health, University of Rochester Medical Center (Dr Shone), Rochester, NY Address correspondence to Laura P. Shone, DrPH, MSW, Departments of Pediatrics, Clinical Nursing, and the Center for Community Health, University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Box
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Family & Community Health, 2005
A significant portion of the US population has serious problems with both literacy and understanding how to effectively use and understand health-related information. An understanding of the breadth and significance of this problem and its impact on health outcomes is now clear.
Michelle A. Price +4 more
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A significant portion of the US population has serious problems with both literacy and understanding how to effectively use and understand health-related information. An understanding of the breadth and significance of this problem and its impact on health outcomes is now clear.
Michelle A. Price +4 more
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2007
Programmes for Training on Research in Public Health for South Eastern Europe, Programmes for Training on Research in Public Health for South Eastern Europe. Vol. 4: Health promotion and disease prevention: A Handbook for Teachers, Researchers, Health Professionals and Decision ...
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Programmes for Training on Research in Public Health for South Eastern Europe, Programmes for Training on Research in Public Health for South Eastern Europe. Vol. 4: Health promotion and disease prevention: A Handbook for Teachers, Researchers, Health Professionals and Decision ...
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Perspectives in Psychiatric Care, 2020
This study aims to measure associated factors of Mental Health Literacy (MHL) among Minnesotans by using the Mental Health Literacy Scale and Andersen's Health Behavior Model.This study utilized cross-sectional survey data with 732 participants.Participants in higher education groups showed higher MHL levels than those who have less education.
Hee Yun Lee +4 more
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This study aims to measure associated factors of Mental Health Literacy (MHL) among Minnesotans by using the Mental Health Literacy Scale and Andersen's Health Behavior Model.This study utilized cross-sectional survey data with 732 participants.Participants in higher education groups showed higher MHL levels than those who have less education.
Hee Yun Lee +4 more
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