Analysis of Influencing Factors Related to Health Literacy of Diabetic Patients: A Survey Based on DHLEIS.

ABSTRACT: Purpose: This study is aimed at investigating health literacy (HL) among diabetes mellitus (DM) patients using a comprehensive, scientific, feasible, and suitable HL assessment indicator system tailored for the diabetic population in mainland China and systematically analyzing the factors influencing HL in this population. Methods: The Delphi expert consultation method was employed to initially draft and refine the Diabetes Health Literacy Evaluation Indicator System (DHLEIS). The reliability and representativeness of the indicator system were tested through metrics including the active coefficient, authority degree, and coordination degree. A HL survey questionnaire for diabetic patients was developed based on DHLEIS and administered to diabetic patients across five hospital

SUBMITTER: Chen Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11611418 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature