Prevalence of low health literacy levels in decompensated heart failure compared with acute myocardial infarction patients.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

Health literacy (HL) is a health determinant in cardiovascular diseases as the active participation of patients is essential for optimizing self-management of these conditions. We aimed to estimate the prevalence of low HL level in patients hospitalized for acute myocardial infarction (AMI) or acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) and explore low HL determinants.

Methods and results

A prospective cross-sectional study was performed in three cardiology units. HL level was assessed using Brief Health Literacy Screen (BHLS) and categorized as low or adequate. Dimensions of HL were assessed with the Health Literacy Questionnaire (HLQ). Associations with sociodemographic factors, disease history, and comorbidities were explored. A total of 208 patients were included, mean

SUBMITTER: Perrin A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8006735 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature