scholarly journals Taking stock of health literacy measurement tools: choosing the right tool for the right purpose

2013 ◽  
Vol 23 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
J Haun ◽  
K Sorensen ◽  
M Valerio ◽  
L McCormack
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Measurement Tools ◽  
Health Literacy Measurement ◽  
The Right

scholarly journals A Scoping Review of Health Literacy Measurement Tools in the Context of Cardiovascular Health

2019 ◽  
Vol 46 (4) ◽  
pp. 677-688 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rita Wai Yu Chan ◽  
Adnan Kisa
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Cardiovascular Health ◽  
Measurement Tool ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Valid Measurement ◽  
Broad Concept ◽  
Measurement Tools ◽  
Health Literacy Measurement ◽  
Print Literacy

Background. Despite the strong link between health literacy and cardiovascular health outcomes, health literacy measurements remain flawed and fragmented. There exists a gap in the knowledge when formulating a valid measurement to capture the broad concept of health literacy. The existence of various tools for health literacy measurement also hampers the availability of health literacy data. Additionally, little research is available on a valid measurement tool for cardiovascular health literacy. Objective. This study aims to provide an overview of the health literacy measurement tools used in the context of cardiovascular health. Method. A scoping review was conducted. Two electronic databases, Medline and Embase, were searched to identify studies that described a tool for the measurement of health literacy in the context of cardiovascular health. Results. After reviewing the available studies, 53 studies met the inclusion criteria. A total of 26 health literacy measurement tools were identified in the studies. Among the 26 tools, 16 used an objective measurement approach, 9 adopted a subjective approach, and 1 employed a mixed approach. Additionally, 28 studies used tools to measure print literacy, 15 studies measured print literacy and numeracy, and 5 studies measured print literacy, oral literacy, and numeracy. Conclusions. STOFHLA, TOFHLA, and REALM were the mostly commonly used tools in the selected studies. The majority of tools were based heavily on reading skills and word recognition. Researchers should focus on the development of more comprehensive and reliable health literacy measurement tool(s) specific to cardiovascular health to assist health care providers to more efficiently and accurately identify people with cardiovascular problems who have inadequate health literacy.

scholarly journals Cross-cultural validation of health literacy measurement tools in Italian oncology patients

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Paola Zotti ◽  
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Simone Cocchi ◽  
Jerry Polesel ◽  
Chiara Cipolat Mis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Oncology Patients ◽  
Measurement Tools ◽  
Health Literacy Measurement ◽  
Cultural Validation

scholarly journals Evolution of Health literacy measurement tools

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
E Corvo ◽  
W De Caro
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Clear Correlation ◽  
Cochrane Central Register ◽  
Measurement Tools ◽  
Health Literacy Measurement ◽  
Pencil And Paper ◽  
Definition Of

Abstract Introduction This study aimed to provide a review of the tool characteristics and dimensions of health literacy measurement tools. Indeed, it is crucial to establish a clear correlation between what the tools detect and the definition of health literacy. The research question is therefore to what extent health literacy measurement tools are able to detect the ability and levels to make judgment and take decisions in everyday life concerning health. Methods A systematic review was conducted. PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, PsycINFO, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials were searched using MeSH, EMTREE terms, keywords, and keyword phrases on Health literacy tools and instruments from 1990 through 2020. An environmental scan was conducted to identify other health literacy measurement tools. For each tool, researchers evaluated validation, items and conceptual dimensions, and psychometric properties. Results 198 tools were identified, 96 measured general health literacy, 38 measuring comprehension, the others were aimed to assess health literacy for specific diseases or populations. Most tools are performance-based, require in-person administration, and are exclusively available in a pencil and paper testing mode. Reported administration times vary, from less than 1 to 30 minutes. Validation procedures for most of the tools are limited by inadequate power to ensure reliability across subgroups. Conclusions The health literacy measurement tools currently available represent a narrow set of conceptual dimensions with limited modes of administration. Most of the tools are lacking key psychometric properties. Significant work is needed to establish important aspects of the construct, convergent, and predictive validity for many tools. Furthermore, from a more practical point of view doubts emerged about the actual suitability of these tools in the day to day health care/promotion settings. Work is needed to develop more rapid and straightforward tools for practice. Key messages Measure health literacy save lives. Health literacy is a vital sign.

PENILAIAN AUTENTIK PADA MATAPELAJARAN PENDIDIKAN AGAMA ISLAM

Edupedia ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 77-85
Author(s):  
Mohamad Aso Samsudin ◽  
Ukhtul Iffah
Keyword(s):  
Islamic Education ◽  
Authentic Assessments ◽  
Measurement Tools ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Right

Teaching is an art means that the art of managing people who have a variety of different characters. The teacher should be able to recognize these different characters so that he can easily master them so that the subject is easily mastered by them. However, the teacher is not easy to do that. It is no less difficult in learning to do assessment, because when assessment teachers are required to be careful and meticulous so that the results are not wrong, be careful in determining appropriate measurement tools as measured, or careful in operating the right tools, especially teachers are required able to do a complete assessment (authentic) in three domains (cognitive, psychomotor, and affective). This article reviews how to carry out authentic assessments in Islamic Education (Pendidikan Agama Islam) learning.

The health literacy of university students in North Cyprus

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sultan Sariyar ◽  
Hülya Firat Kiliç
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
University Students ◽  
Private University ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
University Education ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Adult Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
North Cyprus ◽  
Measurement Tools

Abstract Health literacy is individuals' motivation and ability to obtain, understand, evaluate and use health information. Health literacy is very important during university education when students have the ability to acquire and accumulate knowledge of the best way. The aim of this study was to determine the health literacy of university students. The sample of this descriptive cross-sectional study was composed of 365 students who were first-time visitors at the health center of a private university in Northern Cyprus between May and July 2017. An introductory information form and the Adult Health Literacy Scale (AHLS) were used as data collection tools. The mean AHLS score of the students was found as 13.91 ± 2.90. Health literacy was found to be lower for male students and students with more years of study. The students with low daily alcohol use had higher AHLS scores. The results of the study suggest that curricula should be revised to raise the health literacy of university students to the highest level. It is important to organize conferences, seminars and scientific activities to improving the health literacy of male students and students with more years of study. Due to the limitations of studies of health literacy in North Cyprus, future studies should be conducted with larger samples and different measurement tools.

scholarly journals A Preliminary Framework for the Development of a Health Literacy Measurement Tool for Asthma and COPD

CHEST Journal ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 150 (4) ◽  
pp. 633A ◽  
Author(s):  
Darrin Wiebe ◽  
J FitzGerald ◽  
Jessica Shum ◽  
Selva Bayat ◽  
Brenda Kwan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Measurement Tool ◽  
Health Literacy Measurement
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