Quick Guide to Health Literacy: Strategies: Improve the Usability of Health Services

2013 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Literacy Strategies

scholarly journals Health literacy and health outcomes in China’s floating population: mediating effects of health service

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hai-YanYu ◽  
Wei-Ling Wu ◽  
Lin-Wei Yu ◽  
Lei Wu
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Health Service ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Service Utilization ◽  
Health Service Utilization ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Floating Population ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Mediating Effects

Abstract Background The floating population in China consists primarily of internal immigrants and represents a typical health vulnerable group. Poor health literacy has recently become an obstacle in the accessibility and utilization of health services for the vulnerable population, leading to adverse health outcomes. This study aimed to examine whether health literacy affected health outcomes in China’s floating population and whether health service utilization had a mediating effect between health literacy and health outcomes. Method The current study utilized a cross-sectional stratified, multistage, proportional to scale (PPS) study in Zhejiang Province, China, in November and December 2019. In total, 657 valid self-reported questionnaires were recovered and used for data collection. Questionnaires included questions regarding sociodemographic characteristics, health literacy, health outcomes, and health service utilization. Confirmatory factor analysis was used to test questionnaire validity; descriptive statistics were used to understand the demographic characteristics of the floating population; and structural equation modeling was used to determine whether health service utilization mediated health literacy and health outcomes. Results We report positive correlations between health literacy, health service utilization, and health outcomes. Mediation analysis demonstrated that health service utilization had partial mediating effects between health literacy and health outcomes. In the relationship between health literacy and health outcomes, the indirect effects of health service utilization accounted for 6.6–8.7% of the total effects. Conclusion Complete health literacy, through health care literacy and health promotion literacy, affects the mobile population’s initiative to use health services, which, in turn, affects health outcomes. Thus, improving the health literacy of the floating population will help to improve health outcomes. Furthermore, health service providers should enhance the diversity of health service supply to ensure that the floating population has the external resources to improve personal health literacy.

scholarly journals Health Literacy in Female – Association with Socioeconomic Factors and Effects on Reproductive Health

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 127-132
Author(s):  
Milena Maricic ◽  
Radmila Amanovic Curuvija ◽  
Milos Stepovic
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Social Action ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
General Information ◽  
Individual Characteristics ◽  
Functional Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Wide Range

AbstractThe aim of the study is to assess the health literacy of women who are using health services within the Gynecology Obstetric Clinic “Narodni Front” in Belgrade. Testing of health literacy was conducted as a cross-sectional study in the period October-November 2012. As instruments of research the following questionnaires are used: Short Test of Functional Health Literacy in Adults and General information questionnaire of respondents who referred to the demographic, social and economic characteristics of respondents, self-assessment of health, use of health services, health knowledge and behavior in the area of reproductive health. Inadequate health literacy level is registered in every ten respondents. The education level of the respondents proved to be a significant predictor of health literacy. Demographic and socio-economic characteristics of the patients (age, occupation, marital status) as well as self-evaluation of the health status were not significantly related to the health literacy. Health literacy respondents did not significantly dependent on risk behaviors related to reproductive health. The level of health literacy is consistent with the knowledge of subjects in the field of protection of reproductive health. Health literacy as the ability to function within the health care system is equally certain by individual characteristics and skills, characteristics of the health and education systems as well as a wide range of social and cultural factors. Health literacy is more systematic than individual problem, so it requires a broader social action.

scholarly journals A Theory-Based Self-Care Intervention with the Application of Health Literacy Strategies in Patients with High Blood Pressure and Limited Health Literacy: A Protocol Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Homamodin Javadzade ◽  
Azam Larki ◽  
Rahim Tahmasebi ◽  
Mahnoush Reisi
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
High Blood Pressure ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Limited Health Literacy ◽  
Literacy Strategies ◽  
Care Intervention ◽  
Limited Health

The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of a theory-based self-care intervention with the application of health literacy strategies in patients with high blood pressure and limited health literacy. This is a randomized controlled trial, with measurements at baseline and 1 and 3 months follow-up. 100 patients with high blood pressure and limited health literacy will be randomly allocated to either an intervention group or a usual care control group. We will mainly establish the intervention model based on the principal health belief model components. Patients randomized to the intervention group will receive four educational sessions during four weeks. Considering the limited health literacy level of the patients of the study, health literacy strategies will be used in educational material design for enhancing the quality of the intervention. In order to cover these strategies, we will design four standard animated comics and fact sheets with illustrations and photos consistent with the health belief model constructs and educational sessions’ topics. Data will be collected using some questionnaires and will be analyzed using the SPSS software. The findings of this study may assist with the development of a theoretical model for self-care intervention in patients with high blood pressure and limited health literacy.

scholarly journals Examining mental health literacy, help-seeking behaviours, distress, and wellbeing in UK coaches

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 713-726 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Gorczynski ◽  
Kass Gibson ◽  
Nathan Clarke ◽  
Tyrone Mensah ◽  
Rory Summers
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Mental Disorder ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Mental Health Literacy ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Previous Diagnosis ◽  
Help Seeking Behaviour

Although research has explored stress in coaches, little is known about their mental health literacy and how this is associated with their mental health. Their mental health literacy may have an impact on the wellbeing of their young players. This study examined levels of mental health literacy, help-seeking behaviours, distress, and wellbeing, as well as relationships amongst these variables, in coaches in the United Kingdom. Coaches were recruited through social media and asked to fill out questionnaires. A total of 103 coaches ( n = 65 men, n = 37 women, n = 1 other gender) participated in the study. Coaches had an average age of 27.9 (SD = 10.6) years. Most self-identified as heterosexual ( n = 85, 82.5%), had four or more years of experience ( n = 46, 44.7%), coached children ( n = 77, 74.8%), and coached at either the beginner ( n = 30, 29.1%) or amateur levels ( n = 66, 64.1%). In total, 20 (19.4%) coaches indicated a previous diagnosis of a mental disorder. A total of 51 (49.5%) coaches indicated that, at the time of the completion of the survey, they exhibited symptoms of a mental disorder. Overall, the average mental health literacy score was 123.10 and lower than in previous studies. Mental health literacy was not significantly associated with help-seeking behaviour, distress, or wellbeing. General help-seeking behaviour was positively correlated with wellbeing. The results suggest that coach certification programmes could adopt strategies to help coaches improve their knowledge of mental health services and how such services may be accessed. These changes may improve the wellbeing of coaches and may benefit their athletes.

scholarly journals Cannabis on campus: gateway to student health literacy for academic health science librarians

2018 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
pp. 128-137
Author(s):  
Laurelle LeVert
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Practice Research ◽  
Student Health ◽  
Student Health Services ◽  
Academic Health ◽  
University Campuses

Introduction: Effective July 1, 2018, the smoking of recreational cannabis will become legal in Canada, and Provincial legislation will soon follow. The objective of this paper is to determine how Canadian universities are responding to this new reality via provision of web-based education and awareness materials through campus health centres.  The paper explores what framework might exist or be created to partner academic health sciences librarians with student health services in the provision of best practice research for students and clinicians.  Method: A scan of English Canadian university websites was undertaken to determine whether information on cannabis or marijuana directed at students was available, and whether identifiable resources in the area of health science librarians or subject guides were available. Results: Results of a website scan indicated that only 10.4% of universities have material available on cannabis whereas some 62% have qualified professional librarians associated with health sciences who could provide guidance on such material. Discussion: Academic librarians and libraries already play a pivotal role in the retention and support of student academic goals through liaison, reference and instruction.  There is precedent as well in some institutions for library partnerships with student services areas such as career services, accessibility and common book programs.  This paper suggest that the complex factors related to cannabis education and health literacy in general present a unique opportunity for academic health science librarians to engage and partner with university health services and clinicians and grow the presence and influence of librarian support on university campuses. 

scholarly journals The Relationship Between Positive Mental Health Literacy and Mental Well-Being Among Adolescents: Implications for School Health Services

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 107-116 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hanne N. Bjørnsen ◽  
Geir A. Espnes ◽  
Mary-Elizabeth B. Eilertsen ◽  
Regine Ringdal ◽  
Unni K. Moksnes
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Health Services ◽  
School Health ◽  
Mental Health Literacy ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Mental Health Education ◽  
Mental Well Being ◽  
The Relationship

Mental health education is a central part of school nurses’ practice. Mental health literacy is an asset for health that educational initiatives can strengthen, and a significant determinant of mental health. This study was intended to examine the relationship between positive mental health literacy (PMeHL) and mental well-being to discuss its implications for school health services’ mental health education. The relationship was assessed using a multiple linear regression model controlling for relevant covariates. Data were derived from a cross-sectional school-based survey including 1,888 adolescents aged 15–21 years (response rate 97.3%). A weak gender difference was found in PMeHL. The regression model accounted for 41% of the variance in adolescents’ mental well-being; PMeHL was a significant explanatory variable of mental well-being. Accordingly, the current study found support for including PMeHL, or knowledge of how to obtain and maintain good mental health, as an integral component of school health services’ mental health education among adolescents.

scholarly journals Gender and health literacy: men’s health beliefs and behaviour in Trinidad

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
pp. 804-811
Author(s):  
J Wills ◽  
S Sykes ◽  
S Hardy ◽  
M Kelly ◽  
C Moorley ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Health Beliefs ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Men’S Health ◽  
Men's Health ◽  
Free Text ◽  
Published Evidence ◽  
Interactive Health ◽  
The Life Course

Abstract Gender variations in health literacy have implications for engagement in preventive behaviours and the uptake of health services, especially in areas such as the Caribbean where there are marked disparities in life expectancy and health service utilization. A self-reported questionnaire was used to examine men’s concepts of health, their help-seeking behaviours and their functional and interactive health literacy. Two hundred and forty-eight men across the life course participated at three sites in Trinidad. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, with free-text responses analysed thematically. Men were concerned about, and accepted responsibility for their own health but social norms concerning sickness and masculinity were barriers to accessing health services. Almost one-third (31.5%) sought advice from a healthcare service when they were last sick because they were prompted to do so by their wife/partner or family. Levels of functional and interactive health literacy were not high among older men, who were reliant on healthcare professionals to communicate health messages. There was an age divide in e-health literacy. There is little published evidence on men’s health literacy, particularly from Caribbean countries such as Trinidad and Tobago. This study highlights the importance of the design and implementation of specific policies focusing on men’s health. A major challenge is to engage with men who do not access health services.

scholarly journals Health services and health literacy: a 2014 literature review

2015 ◽  
Vol 25 (suppl_3) ◽  
Author(s):  
L Capecchi ◽  
C Lorini ◽  
A Baldasseroni ◽  
BR Porchia ◽  
G Bonaccorsi
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Literature Review
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