Validation of the Swedish version of HLS19-Q12: a measurement for general health literacy.

ABSTRACT: Health literacy (HL) is a critical determinant of health, as it affects health behavior and outcomes, in addition to equity in health. This study aimed to translate, culturally adapt, and validate the Swedish version of HLS19-Q12 (HLS19-Q12-SE). The HLS19-Q12 is a widely used instrument that consists of 12-items and is often used to assess HL in Europe. A convergent mixed-methods design was applied, including cognitive interviews (n  =  8) and psychometric testing with a survey sample (n  =  374) and test-retest group (n  =  28). The instrument was forward and backwards translated and culturally adapted. Data was analyzed using confirmatory and exploratory factor analysis, correlation testing, and reliability assessments. Cognitive interviews explored the clarity, interpretation, and conte

SUBMITTER: Wangdahl J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12314267 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature