Self-reported functional, communicative, and critical health literacy on foodborne diseases in Accra, Ghana.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although substantial progress has been made in reducing total mortality resulting from foodborne diseases, diarrheal illness are still the second most common illnesses among children. In Ghana, foodborne diseases have consistently been among the top 20 causes of outpatient illness over the last couple of decades. This study, therefore, examines health literacy on foodborne diseases and the relative effects of health literacy on self-rated health.

Methods

Foodborne diseases are major causes of morbidity and mortality globally. A mixed-method approach was used for this study. A survey questionnaire and an in-depth interview guideline were administered to samples of 401 and 30 individuals, respectively. We undertook reliability and validity analyses. ANOVA and chi-sq

SUBMITTER: Gupta S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5952472 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature