Using 3 Assessment Tools to Measure Patient Health Literacy in Rhode Island at Federally Qualified Community Health Centers

Autor/inn/en	Flynt Wallington, Sherrie; Greaney, Mary; Rampa, Sankeerth; Cummings, Carol
Titel	Using 3 Assessment Tools to Measure Patient Health Literacy in Rhode Island at Federally Qualified Community Health Centers
Quelle	In: American Journal of Health Education, 53 (2022) 3, S.161-173 (13 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1932-5037
DOI	10.1080/19325037.2022.2048751
Schlagwörter	Patients; Health Facilities; Health Materials; Information Literacy; Socioeconomic Influences; Demography; Attitudes; Self Evaluation (Individuals); Health Services; Rhode Island + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Patient; Gesundheitszentrum; Informationskompetenz; Sozioökonomischer Faktor; Demografie; Attitude; Einstellung; Verhalten; Health service; Gesundheitsdienst; Gesundheitswesen
Abstract	Background: The link between limited health literacy (HL), an often forgotten social determinant of health, inadequate access to health care, and poor health outcomes demonstrates the need for better patient education. Understanding HL supports patient education on multiple levels. Purpose: Our objective was to measure HL and its association with sociodemographic variables. Methods: A cross-sectional study with 328 patients was completed in 2 health centers. Three instruments, the Brief HL tool (BRIEF), Short Assessment of HL Spanish and English (SAHL-S&E), and the All Aspects of HL Scale (AAHLS), were administered. Participants also reported sociodemographic characteristics and perceptions. Results: Limited and marginal HL existed in 49% (BRIEF) and 20% (SAHL-S&E) of participants. Differences in HL were identified by race, ethnicity, and education (p-values < 0.05) for the BRIEF and SAHL-S&E. Limited functional and critical HL existed in 23% and 25% of participants (AAHLS). Ninety percent reported confidence accessing health information, and 33% and 41% perceived their health as being poor and good. Discussion: Results provide evidence of limited HL and merit in assessing HL in multiple ways. Translation to Health Education Practice: Measuring HL provides a background for designing multilevel patient education efforts, reducing health inequalities, and informing the healthcare workforce. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01