Impact of language preference and health literacy on health information-seeking experiences among a low-income, multilingual cohort.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

We examined the impact of language preference and health literacy on health information-seeking experiences in a multilingual, low-income cohort.

Methods

We administered a modified Health Information National Trends Survey in English, Spanish, and Chinese to a sample of San Francisco city/county residents. Using multivariable logistic regression analyses, we assessed how language and health literacy impact health information-seeking experiences (confidence, effort, frustration, quality concerns, and difficulty understanding information), adjusting for age, gender, race/ethnicity, education, usual place of care, health status, information-seeking behaviors, and smartphone ownership.

Results

Of 1000 participants (487 English-speaking, 256 Spanish-speaking, 257

SUBMITTER: Chu JN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9205365 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature