Health literacy can affect one's ability to understand medical terminology and make informed medical decisions. Look into the definition of health literacy and explore its importance, how to take an assessment, and how to improve health literacy. Create an account Table of Contents Definition Imp...
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Elaborating a definition of health literacy: a commentary. J Health Commun 2003;8:119- 20.Zarcadoolas C, Pleasant A & Greer DS (2003) Elaborating a definition of health literacy: a commentary. Journal of Health Communication, 8(Suppl 1):119-120. https://doi.org/10.1080/713851982....
Health literacy, self-efficacy, and self-care behaviors in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. J Am Assoc Nurse Pract. 2013;25(9):495–502. Article PubMed Google Scholar Majnarić LT, Bekić S, Babič F, Pusztová Ľ, Paralič J. Cluster Analysis of the Associations among ...
Health Literacy Best Practices—and the Human Truths Behind Them A look at two key health literacy best practices, from a behavioral science perspective. Blog September 16, 2021 Multiple inflection points are colliding that will force action on drug pricing in the U.S. An update on the latest...
Health literacy is a multidimensional concept covering a range of cognitive and social skills necessary for participation in health care. Knowledge of health literacy levels in general populations and how health literacy levels impacts on social health inequity is lacking. The primary aim of this study...
Within the digital society, the limited proficiency in digital health behaviors among rural residents has emerged as a significant factor intensifying health disparities between urban and rural areas. Addressing this issue, enhancing the digital literacy
Health literacy can be conceptualized in different ways. A simple and common definition is “the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions” [4, 5]. However, broader definitions are gaining popularity and encompass a...
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Public education programs aimed at increasing health literacy and awareness are pivotal to this agenda. With a few exceptions, the majority of publications reviewed concentrate mainly on integration at the organizational or operational levels, paying insufficient attention to financing arrangements. As most...