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Lima ACP, Maximiano-Barreto MA, Martins TCR, Luchesi BM. Factors associated with poor health literacy in older adults: A systematic review. Geriatr Nurs 2024; 55:242-254. [PMID: 38070263 DOI: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2023.11.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2023] [Revised: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 02/06/2024]
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OBJECTIVES To identify factors associated with poor health literacy in older adults. METHODS A systematic literature review was conducted, employing the descriptors "Aged" and "Health Literacy". PROSPERO - CRD 42022350140. RESULTS Out of 23,500 articles screened, 176 were selected. Several factors associated with poor health literacy in older adults were identified, such as sociodemographic (e.g., advanced age, low educational level, non-white population, and others), social (e.g., poor family/social support, loneliness, social isolation, few social activities, and others), economic (e.g., lower income and/or lower socioeconomic status) and health aspects (e.g., poor health, chronic conditions, mental health challenges, hospitalizations, frailty, physical inactivity, cognitive impairment, and others). CONCLUSIONS The factors associated with poor health literacy in older adults identified in this review could contribute to future research, support interventions to improve health literacy, and assist professionals in planning educational activities and public policies.
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- Ana Caroline Pinto Lima
- Campus de Três Lagoas, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Três Lagoas, MS, Brazil
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- Campus de Três Lagoas, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Três Lagoas, MS, Brazil; Instituto Integrado de Saúde, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande, MS, Brazil
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- Campus de Três Lagoas, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Três Lagoas, MS, Brazil; Research Group on Mental Health, Cognition and Aging, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, SP, Brazil.
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Mehralian G, Yusefi AR, Davarani ER, Ahmadidarrehsima S, Nikmanesh P. Examining the relationship between health literacy and quality of life: evidence from older people admitted to the hospital. BMC Geriatr 2023; 23:147. [PMID: 36932343 PMCID: PMC10024369 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-023-03838-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2022] [Accepted: 02/21/2023] [Indexed: 03/19/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Literacy has become an increasingly serious problem, especially as it relates to health care. In this regard, health literacy (HL), as a cognitive skill, has proven to be an influential factor to improve of the quality of life (QOL). This study aimed to examine the level of HL and its relationship with the QOL of older people at the time of discharge from the hospital in the south of Iran. METHODS This descriptive-analytical cross-sectional study included 300 older people admitted and treated in 10 teaching-therapeutic hospitals affiliated with the Shiraz University of Medical Sciences in 2021. The standard Health Literacy for Iranian Adults (HELIA) questionnaire and the World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire (WHOQOL-BREF) were used to collect the required data. Data were analyzed with SPSS software version 23 software using descriptive and inferential statistics, Pearson's correlation coefficient, T-test, ANOVA, and multiple linear regression at p = 0.05. RESULTS The mean scores of Hl and QOL for older people were 48.22 ± 9.63 (out of 100) and 61.59 ± 12.43 (out of 120), respectively. Moreover, there was a significant direct correlation between the participants' HL and their QOL (r=0.388, p<0.001). All dimensions of HL, including comprehension (β=0.461, p<0.001), decision-making and behavior (β=0.434, p<0.001), access (β=0.397, p<0.001), reading skill (β=0.362, p=0.002), and assessment (β=0.278, p=0.004), were significant relationship with QOL. A statistically significant difference was revealed between the mean scores of HL regarding the participants' gender (p=0.04) and level of education (p=0.001). Furthermore, the mean scores of QOL were significantly different with regard to older people's gender (p=0.02), marital status (p=0.03), level of education (p=0.002), and income (p=0.01). CONCLUSION The findings revealed the participants' inadequate HL and average QOL. Considering the relationship of HL with QOL, it is recommended to develop comprehensive programs and effective interventions to develop HL skills and subsequently improve QOL among older people.
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- grid.510408.80000 0004 4912 3036Department of Public Health, School of Health, Jiroft University of Medical Sciences, Jiroft, Iran
- grid.510408.80000 0004 4912 3036School of Health, Jiroft University of Medical Sciences, Jiroft, Iran
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- grid.412105.30000 0001 2092 9755Health in Disasters and Emergencies Research Center, Institute for Future Studies in Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- grid.510408.80000 0004 4912 3036Department of Midwifery, Nursing and Midwifery School, Jiroft University of Medical Sciences, Jiroft, Iran
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- grid.411746.10000 0004 4911 7066Healthcare Services Management, School of Management and Information Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Bahrambeygi F, Rakhshanderou S, Ramezankhani A, Ghaffari M. Hospital health literacy conceptual explanation: A qualitative content analysis based on experts and population perspectives. JOURNAL OF EDUCATION AND HEALTH PROMOTION 2023; 12:31. [PMID: 37034858 PMCID: PMC10079191 DOI: 10.4103/jehp.jehp_494_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2022] [Accepted: 06/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIM Given the complexities of the health care system and the importance of the subject and effects of health literacy in all aspects of care, defining specific health literacy in this context seems necessary. The purpose of this research was to explain the concept of hospital health literacy (HHL), its definition, and the related dimensions using the qualitative research method. MATERIALS AND METHODS An exploratory qualitative design was used. Exploratory, open-ended, and face-to-face interviews based on the interview guide were used to elicit participants' perspectives between July 2021 and January 2022. By using the content analysis method, researchers coded transcripts and collated these codes into sub-categories and then merged them into the main category and explored the dimensions of the concept. RESULTS A total of 23 service providers and 25 service recipients were included in the study. Analysis of qualitative data led to the identification of 6 categories and 25 sub-categories including cognitive literacy, functional (basic) literacy, communicative literacy, behavioral literacy, media literacy, and emotional literacy. CONCLUSION The findings of the present study provide a deep understanding of the concept of HHL that could be applied to develop valid and reliable measurement tools for assessing HHL among a variety of populations. Also, it is hoped that the present attempt can be useful to guide future research and interventions as well as to provide a clear base for planning, implementing, and evaluating interventions aimed at promoting individuals' health literacy in health settings.
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- Fatemeh Bahrambeygi
- Department of Public Health, School of Public Health and Safety, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Public Health, School of Public Health and Safety, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Public Health, School of Public Health and Safety, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Public Health, School of Public Health and Safety, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Associations of Health Literacy with Blood Pressure and Dietary Salt Intake among Adults: A Systematic Review. Nutrients 2021; 13:nu13124534. [PMID: 34960086 PMCID: PMC8707038 DOI: 10.3390/nu13124534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2021] [Revised: 12/13/2021] [Accepted: 12/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Health literacy has been recognized as a significant social determinant of health, defined as the ability to access, understand, appraise, and apply health-related information across healthcare, disease prevention, and health promotion. This systematic review aims to understand the relationship between health literacy, blood pressure, and dietary salt intake. A web-based search of PubMed, Web of Science, CINAHL, ProQuest, Scopus, Cochrane Library, and Prospero was performed using specified search/MESH terms and keywords. Two reviewers independently performed the data extraction and analysis, cross-checked, reviewed, and resolved any discrepancies by the third reviewer. Twenty out of twenty-two studies met the inclusion criteria and were rated as good quality papers and used in the final analysis. Higher health literacy had shown to have better blood pressure or hypertension knowledge. However, the relationship between health literacy with dietary salt intake has shown mixed and inconsistent findings. Studies looking into the main four domains of health literacy are still limited. More research exploring the links between health literacy, blood pressure, and dietary salt intake in the community is warranted. Using appropriate and consistent health literacy tools to evaluate the effectiveness of salt reduction as health promotion programs is required.
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Rezende R, De Assumpção D, Stolses Bergamo Francisco PM. Hipertensión arterial autorreferida en adultos mayores brasileños: uso de medicación y recomendaciones para el control. Rev Salud Publica (Bogota) 2021. [DOI: 10.15446/rsap.v23n4.93287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Objetivo Estimar la prevalencia de hipertensión arterial (HA) autorreferida y del uso de medicación en los adultos mayores brasileños (≥65 años), según las características sociodemográficas, y evaluar el uso de los servicios de salud y de las recomendaciones de los médicos y profesionales de salud para el control de la enfermedad.
Método Estudio transversal con datos de la Pesquisa Nacional de Salud del 2013 (n=7.712).
Resultados La prevalencia de HA fue del 54,1%, con diferencia entre los sexos. En los hombres, la prevalencia de HA fue mayor en las regiones Sur y Sudeste, y en las mujeres fue mayor en los subgrupos de 75 a 79 años y de menor escolaridad. El uso de medicación para la HA fue mencionado por el 91,7%, sin diferencia entre los sexos. Las mujeres fueron diagnosticadas con más precocidad (≤39 años) que los hombres (≥65 años).
Conclusión El mantenimiento de una alimentación saludable y el consumo reducido de sal se observaron con mayor frecuencia en las mujeres. Los resultados destacan la necesidad de intervenciones para promover el autocuidado, sobre todo entre los hombres.
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Jacinto AF, Hill K, Toye C, Ferreira M, Bertoni A, Slatyer S, Burton E. Test-retest reliability of the Health Literacy Questionnaire (HLQ-Br) in Brazilian carers of older people. Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) 2021; 67:500-504. [PMID: 34495051 DOI: 10.1590/1806-9282.20201102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2020] [Accepted: 01/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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- Monash University - Melbourne, Australia
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- Universidade Estadual Paulista, Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu - Botucatu (SP), Brazil
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- Universidade Estadual Paulista, Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu - Botucatu (SP), Brazil
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Chrissini MK, Panagiotakos DB. Health literacy as a determinant of childhood and adult obesity: a systematic review. Int J Adolesc Med Health 2021; 33:9-39. [PMID: 33592684 DOI: 10.1515/ijamh-2020-0275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2020] [Accepted: 01/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To assess whether Health Literacy (HL) acts as a determinant of obesity in adults and children by synthesizing the results of recent scientific evidence. CONTENT This is a systematic qualitative review following the MOOSE guidelines. A systematic, computer-assisted literature search via PubMed scientific database, between January 1st, 2000, and September 30th 2020, was conducted. Only cross-sectional epidemiologic research studies that were published in the English language, investigating HL's possible role as a determinant of childhood and adult obesity, were included. SUMMARY After screening 725 citations from the PubMed database, 39 (n=39) studies in total were included in this literature review; Four (n=4) studies were conducted in the children population, seven (n=7) studies were performed in children-parent/caregiver dyads, and 28 studies (n=28) enrolled adults. There is significant evidence that HL knowledge and skills determine the consequent management of obesity and BMI rates in children and adult populations. OUTLOOK Despite policies and action plans put in place by countries globally, overweight and obesity continue to be a pressing public health issue and one of the critical drivers of non-communicable diseases, constituting a health, social and economic burden worldwide. Health Literacy as an essential health policy and promotion agenda item and a critical empowerment strategy could increase children's and adults' control over their overall health and awareness to overcome obesity issues. Initiatives to improve HL levels could be useful tools in managing the obesity epidemic, starting from integrating HL in the school curriculum and further in family and community action plans.
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- Maria K Chrissini
- Department of Nutrition & Dietetics, School of Health Sciences and Education, Harokopio University, Athens, Greece
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- Biostatistics, Medical Research Methods & Epidemiology, Department of Nutrition & Dietetics, School of Health Sciences and Education, Harokopio University, Athens, Greece
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