Association between low health literacy and adverse health behaviors in North Carolina, 2016.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Health literacy (HL) is an urgent public health challenge facing the U.S. HL is a critical factor in health inequities and exacerbates underlying social determinants of health.

Purpose

This study assesses the association between low HL (LHL) and adverse health behaviors, which contribute to poor health.

Methods

Researchers used North Carolina's 2016 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data, namely, the Health Literacy optional module which asks respondents to rate how difficult it is for them to get health-related advice or to understand medical information (verbal or written). Health behaviors analyzed were excessive alcohol consumption, lack of adequate exercise and sleep, and irregular medical and dental check-ups. The sample was divided into fo

SUBMITTER: Roy M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10655731 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature