Measuring Health Literacy in Southern Italy: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Health Literacy (HL) is an important determinant of individual health. Limited HL is an increasing problem affecting the general population. This study aims to assess the level of HL in patients attending outpatient medical facilities in general medicine located in Naples and Caserta and investigate the association of HL with health behaviours and health status.

Materials and methods

The study involved patients attending outpatient medical facilities in general medicine. The questionnaire had four sections-the sociodemographic information, the 16-items version of the European Health Literacy Survey questionnaire, the general self-efficacy scale (GSE) and the health status scale (EQ-VAS). Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to investigate the soci

SUBMITTER: Schiavone S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7410250 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature