Changes in the health literacy of residents aged 15-69 years in central China: A three-round cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Health literacy is an effective strategy to promote more cost-effective use of health care services and a crucial tool for preventing the spread of infectious diseases. The main objective of this study was to analyze changes in health literacy from 2019 to 2021.

Methods

Data were from the latest three-round cross-sectional studies with the same study design.

Results

Although the prevalence of adequate health literacy rose significantly over time, increasing from 26.9% (95% CI 20.1-33.7) in 2019 to 34.1% (32.9-35.3) in 2021, it was still at a relatively low level. The most significant decrease was observed for health skills among the three aspects and health information literacy among the six dimensions. Working as medical staff was a protective factor for

SUBMITTER: Mei X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9998942 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature