A Systematic Review of Health Literacy Measurement Instruments in Portugal.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Health literacy evaluation is considered a priority issue in the health literacy research field. The complexity of the multiple definitions of health literacy and the diversity of instruments to evaluate health literacy has become a challenge to the establishment of comparisons across different studies. This work aimed to provide a systematic literature review of the existing measurement instruments adapted or developed for different groups of the Portuguese population.

Methods

A comprehensive search of digital databases was conducted to systematize and understand the available knowledge about health literacy measurement in Portugal and to identify assessment tools and studies developed. The selection process was based on PRISMA guidelines.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Barros A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11320107 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature