Characterizing Health Literacy Among Spanish Language-Preferring Latinos Ages 50-75.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cultural background, language, and literacy are factors that may affect access, healthcare utilization, and cancer screening behaviors.

Objective

This study aimed to characterize health literacy among Spanish-preferring Hispanic/Latino individuals ages 50-75 and examine associations between sociodemographic characteristics, health beliefs, and health literacy.

Methods

Participants self-identified as Hispanic/Latino, preferring health information in Spanish, were ages 50-75 years old, at average risk for colorectal cancer (CRC), not up to date with CRC screening, and enrolled in a CRC screening education intervention trial. Sociodemographic characteristics, health beliefs, and health literacy (i.e., difficulty understanding written health information and con

SUBMITTER: Christy SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8405461 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Set/Oct 01

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature