Health literacy in individuals with knee pain-a mixed methods study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Low health literacy is associated with worse pain and poorer self-management. This study (1) examined the level of health literacy and associations with lifestyle habits, health status, chronic pain, and radiographic knee osteoarthritis; and (2) explored experiences illuminating health literacy among individuals with knee pain.

Methods

A convergent parallel mixed-methods design was used, including 221 individuals. Health literacy was assessed by HLS-EU-Q16 and eHEALS. The questionnaire included questions on lifestyle habits, health status, and pain distribution. Radiographic knee osteoarthritis was assessed with x-rays. Associations were analysed using logistic regression analyses. Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted (n = 19) and analysed with qua

SUBMITTER: Sylwander C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10463821 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature