The role of health literacy in the association between social support and self-rated health: a Danish population-based study in 10,787 individuals with a long-term condition.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Managing a long-term condition requires higher health literacy. Social networks may play a crucial role for self-management. However, the pathway is not entirely understood. This study aimed to examine whether the association between social support and self-rated health is mediated by health literacy among individuals with a long-term condition.

Methods

This cross-sectional study used data from the "How are you?" 2021 survey in Central Denmark Region. Social support was assessed using a single question, health literacy with two dimensions from the Health Literacy Questionnaire (HLQ): 'Understanding health information' and 'Engaging with healthcare providers', and self-rated health with a single question from SF-36. Multiple logistic regression analyses were used t

SUBMITTER: Nielsen AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11462793 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature