scholarly journals Educational program for multipliers to promote health literacy

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
S Tuttner ◽  
M Movia ◽  
K Hofer-Fischanger
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Health Communication ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Quality Criteria ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Basic Structure ◽  
Organizational Health ◽  
Basic Knowledge ◽  
Limited Health Literacy

Abstract The HL-Survey-EU-2011 showed limited health literacy (HL) among the Austrian population (51,6%). “On health course - health literacy in Feldbach” focuses on individual and organizational HL. As a part of the project, an education program for multipliers from 11 companies to promote health literacy of employees and customers took place in autumn 2019. Basic knowledge on 'finding, understanding, evaluating and applying of health information' and 'health communication' represented the basic structure of the training and supported the participants in the implementation. The training for the multipliers (n = 12) was divided into 3 focus areas, each was structured in 2 modules. Individual health literacy, organizational health literacy and special approaches to promoting health literacy were important components of the program. In this context, the quality criteria of health information were content of the training. Subsequently, there were inputs concerning health communication. In order to be able to evaluate health information critically, the multipliers learned how they recognize good and reputable health information and where they can find it. The participants studied how they could prepare and provide good health information for their employees and customers. The participants implemented projects to increase health literacy in their companies. The evaluation showed that the structure and content of the education program was appropriate. The attendees were able to put what they had learned into practice. The difficulty lay in conveying numerous contents in a very short time (3 days/8 ours). The different industries and company sizes of the participating companies and the resulting different needs also presented a major challenge during the training. With the content of the training and the experience of project implementation, a massive open online course (MOOC) is being created, which will be offered to all companies and interested parties in autumn 2020. Key messages It is important to train multipliers in order to increase the organization-related health literacy. The provision of practical examples for the implementation of measures to promote HL is crucial for the success of an HL education program.

scholarly journals Health literacy level in a various nephrology population from Québec: predialysis clinic, in-centre hemodialysis and home dialysis; a transversal monocentric observational study

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Annabel Boyer ◽  
Yannick Begin ◽  
Julie Dupont ◽  
Mathieu Rousseau-Gagnon ◽  
Nicolas Fernandez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Significant Proportion ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Sufficient Information ◽  
Home Dialysis ◽  
Limited Health Literacy ◽  
Limited Health

Abstract Background Health literacy refers to the ability of individuals to gain access to, use, and understand health information and services in order to maintain a good health. It is especially important in nephrology due to the complexity of chronic kidney disease (CKD). The present study sought to define health literacy levels in patients followed in predialysis clinic, in-center dialysis (ICHD), peritoneal dialysis (PD) and home hemodialysis (HHD). Methods This transversal monocentric observational study analysed 363 patients between October 2016 and April 2017. The Brief Health Literacy Screen (BHLS) and the Health Literacy Questionnaire (HLQ) were used to measure health literacy. Multivariate linear regressions were used to compare the mean scores on the BHLS and HLQ, across the four groups. Results Patients on PD had a significantly higher BHLS’score than patients on ICHD (p = 0.04). HLQ’s scores differed across the groups: patients on HHD (p = 0.01) and PD (p = 0.002) were more likely to feel understood by their healthcare providers. Compared to ICHD, patients on HHD were more likely to have sufficient information to manage their health (p = 0.02), and patients in the predialysis clinic were more likely to report high abilities for health information appraisal (p < 0.001). Conclusion In a monocentric study, there is a significant proportion of CKD patients, especially in predialysis clinic and in-centre hemodialysis, with limited health literacy. Patients on home dialysis (HHD and PD) had a higher level of health literacy compared to the other groups.

Promoting Health Literacy in Global Health Care

2017 ◽  
pp. 485-506 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kijpokin Kasemsap
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Global Health ◽  
Health Communication ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Health Literacy Level ◽  
Global Health Care ◽  
Literacy Level

This chapter emphasizes the prospect of health literacy; the evaluation of health literacy level; health literacy and health communication; health literacy and health information; and the current issues of health literacy in global health care. Good health literacy is important because patients are living longer and experiencing a wider range of health issues. Health professionals must commit to promoting for improved health literacy in health care organizations and should establish the specific health care goals toward improving health literacy in strategic plans, performance plans, programs, and educational initiatives. Health professionals can utilize a broad range of health communication strategies to ensure patients understand their options and share their health care decisions. Through health education and training, effective health information can help promote patients' health literacy level in global health care.

Promoting Health Literacy in Global Health Care

2016 ◽  
pp. 242-263
Author(s):  
Kijpokin Kasemsap
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Global Health ◽  
Health Communication ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Health Literacy Level ◽  
Global Health Care ◽  
Literacy Level

This chapter emphasizes the prospect of health literacy; the evaluation of health literacy level; health literacy and health communication; health literacy and health information; and the current issues of health literacy in global health care. Good health literacy is important because patients are living longer and experiencing a wider range of health issues. Health professionals must commit to promoting for improved health literacy in health care organizations and should establish the specific health care goals toward improving health literacy in strategic plans, performance plans, programs, and educational initiatives. Health professionals can utilize a broad range of health communication strategies to ensure patients understand their options and share their health care decisions. Through health education and training, effective health information can help promote patients' health literacy level in global health care.

scholarly journals Health Literacy Level in a Various Nephrology Population: Predialysis Clinic, in-centre Hemodialysis and Home Dialysis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yannick BEGIN ◽  
Annabel BOYER ◽  
Julie DUPONT ◽  
Mathieu ROUSSEAU-GAGNON ◽  
Nicolas FERNANDEZ ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Significant Proportion ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Sufficient Information ◽  
Home Dialysis ◽  
Limited Health Literacy ◽  
Health Literacy Level ◽  
Limited Health

Abstract Background: Health literacy refers to the ability of individuals to gain access to, use, and understand health information and services in order to maintain a good health. It is especially important in nephrology due to the complexity of chronic kidney disease (CKD). The present study sought to define health literacy levels in patients followed in predialysis clinic, in-center dialysis (ICHD), peritoneal dialysis (PD) and home hemodialysis (HHD).Methods: This transversal monocentric observational study analysed 363 patients between October 2016 and April 2017. The Brief Health Literacy Screen (BHLS) and the Health Literacy Questionnaire (HLQ) were used to measure health literacy. Multivariate linear regressions were used to compare the mean scores on the BHLS and HLQ, across the four groups.Results: Patients on PD had a significantly higher BHLS’score than patients on ICHD (p=0.04). HLQ’s scores differed across the groups: patients on HHD (p=0.01) and PD (p=0.002) were more likely to feel understood by their healthcare providers. Compared to ICHD, patients on HHD were more likely to have sufficient information to manage their health (p=0.02), and patients in the predialysis clinic were more likely to report high abilities for health information appraisal (p<0.001).Conclusion: In a monocentric study, there is a significant proportion of CKD patients, especially in predialysis clinic and in-centre hemodialysis, with limited health literacy. Patients on home dialysis (HHD and PD) had a higher level of health literacy compared to the other groups.

Health literacy among mothers of under 3 years old children at the Hanoi Medical University Clinic: A latent class analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (9) ◽  
pp. 51-58
Author(s):  
Nguyen Thi Huong Thao ◽  
Pham Quang Thai ◽  
Do Thi Thanh Toan ◽  
Dinh Thai Son ◽  
Luu Ngoc Hoat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Latent Class ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Health Management ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Limited Health Literacy ◽  
Education Levels ◽  
Literacy Scores ◽  
Medical University

Health literacy refers to the degree to which people can access and understand health information, as well as communicate their health needs to service providers. The scale has been standardized and divided into 3 groups: Health care, prevention of disease, health promotion. Children under 3 years have immature immunological system, which can affect their development in the future. However, the health management, diseases treatment, and diseases prevention of children younger than 3 years of age depend signifcantly on the health literacy of their mothers. This study aims to describe the health literacy of mothers who have children under 3 years and some factors affecting their health literacy. Data were collected on 389 mothers of children younger than 3 years who take their children to the vaccination clinics at Hanoi Medical University and latent analysis was conducted to identify class of health literacy within the sample. Three health literacy classes were identifed. The lowest mean health literacy index was within the disease prevention dimension, where the largest number of respondents showed limited health literacy. Three distinct health literacy level were identifed and termed low (n = 35.9%), moderate (n = 243, 62.5%) and high health literacy (n = 111, 28.5%). We found that higher scores of Health Literacy Scores (HLS) closely correlated with higher educational levels, the job of mothers, the age of children and the frequency of searching for health information using the internet. There were signifcant better overall scores in HLS among parents with higher education levels (university degree or higher with more than under high school graduated).

Health literacy

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 490-494
Author(s):  
Johanna Reilly
Keyword(s):  
Social Skills ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Good Health ◽  
World Health Organisation ◽  
Poor Health ◽  
World Health ◽  
The World ◽  
Poor Health Literacy ◽  
Gain Access

Health literacy has been defined by the World Health Organisation as ‘The cognitive and social skills which determine the motivation and ability of individuals to gain access to, understand and use information in ways which promote and maintain good health.’ Doctors need to assess and take into account a patient’s health literacy when communicating information. Poor health literacy is more common than doctors may appreciate, and health information is often produced at a level that many people may struggle to understand.

scholarly journals Organizational Health Literacy in Facilities for People with Disabilities: First Results of an Explorative Qualitative and Quantitative Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (8) ◽  
pp. 2886 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katharina Rathmann ◽  
Theres Vockert ◽  
Lorena Denise Wetzel ◽  
Judith Lutz ◽  
Kevin Dadaczynski
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Health Care Organization ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Organizational Health ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Care Organization ◽  
Skilled Staff

To date, studies on individual and organizational health literacy (OHL) in facilities for people with disabilities are scarce. Thus, the aims of this study are (1) to adapt an existing instrument for measuring organizational health literacy (OHL), namely, the “Health literate health care organization scale” (HLHO-10), to the context of facilities for people with disabilities, (2) to quantitatively examine characteristics of OHL, and (3) to qualitatively assess the definition and role of OHL by interviewing managers and skilled staff. An online study in Germany with N = 130 managers and skilled staff in facilities for people with disabilities was conducted, using the adapted HLHO-10 questionnaire. Univariate analyses were applied. Qualitative content analysis was used to investigate interview data from N = 8 managers and skilled staff from N = 8 facilities for people with disabilities in Hesse, Germany. Quantitative results revealed that respondents reported a below-average level in HLHO-10, with the lowest level found in the attribute of participative development of health information. The qualitative findings showed a clear need for improved navigation to and in facilities. The quantitative and qualitative findings are mainly consistent. Future research and measures should focus on facilities for people with disabilities in order to strengthen the development of and access to target-group-specific health information, as well as to establish a health-literate working and living environment.

scholarly journals Deaf Adults’ Health Literacy and Access to Health Information: Protocol for a Multicenter Mixed Methods Study

10.2196/14889 ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. e14889 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael M McKee ◽  
Peter C Hauser ◽  
Sara Champlin ◽  
Michael Paasche-Orlow ◽  
Kelley Wyse ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Visual Learning ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Literacy Interventions ◽  
Limited Health Literacy ◽  
Limited Health

Background Deaf American Sign Language (ASL) users often struggle with limited health literacy compared with their hearing peers. However, the mechanisms driving limited health literacy and how this may impact access to and understanding of health information for Deaf individuals have not been determined. Deaf individuals are more likely than hearing individuals to use the internet, yet they continue to report significant barriers to health information. This study presents an opportunity to identify key targets that impact information access for a largely marginalized population. Objective This study aims to elucidate the role of information marginalization on health literacy in Deaf ASL users and to better understand the mechanisms of health literacy in this population for the purpose of identifying viable targets for future health literacy interventions. Methods This is an exploratory mixed methods study to identify predictors and moderators of health literacy in the Deaf population. These predictors of health literacy will be used to inform the second step that qualitatively explains the findings, including how Deaf individuals access and understand Web-based health information. Multiple interviewer- and computer-based instruments underwent translation and adaptation, from English to ASL, to make them accessible for the Deaf participants in our study. A planned sample of 450 Deaf ASL users and 450 hearing native English speakers, aged 18 to 70 years, will be recruited from 3 partnering sites: Rochester, NY; Flint, MI; and Chicago, IL. These individuals will participate in a single data collection visit. A subset of participants (approximately 30) with key characteristics of interest will be invited for a second data collection visit to observe and inquire more about their ability to directly access, navigate, and comprehend Web-based health information. The study will help assess how the ways health literacy and information are visualized may differ between Deaf individuals and hearing individuals. The study will also survey participants’ ownership and use of computer and mobile devices and their level of Web-based information use, including health information. Results Adaptation and translation of protocols and instruments have been completed and are now in use for the study. Recruitment is underway and will continue until late 2020. Results from this study will be used to provide a guide on how to structure Web-based health information in a way that maximizes accessibility and improves health literacy for Deaf individuals. Conclusions The results from this mixed methods proposal will advance what is known about health literacy and health information accessibility for Deaf individuals. This innovative study will generate rich data on how to formulate health information and health literacy interventions more accurately to take advantage of visual learning skills. International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID) PRR1-10.2196/14889

scholarly journals Self-Assessment Tool to Promote Organizational Health Literacy in Primary Care Settings in Switzerland

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (24) ◽  
pp. 9497
Author(s):  
Saskia Maria De Gani ◽  
Daniela Nowak-Flück ◽  
Dunja Nicca ◽  
Dominique Vogt
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Health Care Organizations ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Organizational Health ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Assessment

Dealing with health information and taking care of one’s own health are key aspects of health literacy and a difficulty for nearly half of the population in Europe. Limited health literacy often results in poorer health outcomes. Health literacy is a fundamental health determinant, and its improvement provides great potential for addressing public health challenges. Health care organizations play an important role in improving population’s health literacy. Health literate health care organizations facilitate access, understanding and use of health information and decrease the demands and complexities of the health care system. Few efforts have been taken so far to promote organizational health literacy, especially in German-speaking countries. This project aimed at developing a self-assessment tool, which enables primary care organizations to assess and improve their level of health literacy. The self-assessment tool was developed and evaluated with general practitioners and community care organizations in Switzerland. Here the participative development process, outcomes and the three modules of the self-assessment tool are presented: (1) manual with detailed introduction and instruction, (2) checklist for self-assessment of organizational health literacy and (3) handbook with measures for improvement. The aim of this tool is that organizations are able to identify the need for action, plan and implement improvement measures.

scholarly journals Health Literacy in Diabetes management: A priority in health care

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
D do Ó ◽  
J Raposo ◽  
A Goes ◽  
I Loureiro
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Glycemic Control ◽  
Health Information ◽  
General Health ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Sufficient Information ◽  
Positive Perception

Abstract Background Glycemic control and self-management of diabetes are influenced by a range of factors, including health literacy - the ability to access, understand, appraise, and use health information. This study explored associations between domains of health literacy (HL), glycemic control and perceived general health in people with diabetes. Methodology Cross-sectional study, with 453 people with diabetes,attending the Portuguese Diabetes Association (APDP). We collected information on HL, demographics, glycemic control and self-perception of health. HL was assessed using the Health Literacy Questionnaire. Descriptive and correlational analysis were performed. Results 85.4% consider Feeling understood and supported by healthcare providers but only 54.1% have the Ability to actively engage with healthcare providers and 27.8% feel the Ability to find good health information,66.5% consider Having sufficient information to manage my health but only 38.7% are Understanding health information well enough to know what to do and 28.5% refer the Ability to find good health information. Higher HL scores were associated with better glycemic control and more positive perception of general health(GH) across the following domains: Having sufficient information to manage my health, Appraisal of health information, Ability to find good health information, Actively managing my health and social support for health. The domains Ability to actively engage with healthcare providers and Navigating the healthcare system were also associated with more positive perception of GH. Associations achieved either p &lt; 0.001 or p &lt; 0.05. Considering HL levels, a statistically significant negative association was found with the levels of HbA1c and positive association with perceived general health, even for functional HL. Conclusions The results emphasize the importance of improving the level of HL of people with diabetes in order to improve glycemic control and the perceive General Health Key messages Health literacy is critical for diabetes self-management. People with diabetes need to understand and use health information to promote well-being and diabetes control.

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