Comparing the Performance of the S-TOFHLA and NVS Among and Between English and Spanish Speakers.

ABSTRACT: Given the growing body of evidence demonstrating the significant implications of health literacy on a myriad of outcomes, researchers continue to incorporate health literacy metrics in studies. With this proliferation in measurement of health literacy in research, it has become increasingly important to understand how various health literacy tools perform in specific populations. Our objective was to compare the performance of two widely used tests, the Short Test of Functional Health Literacy in Adults (S-TOFHLA) and the Newest Vital Sign (NVS) among and between a sample of English and Spanish-speaking patients. Adults (N = 402) ages 50-75 years participating in a trial to promote colorectal cancer screening completed in-person interviews which included both measures of health literacy. I

SUBMITTER: Ramirez-Zohfeld V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4729300 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature