Article
Ophthalmology
Hilda Capo, Jane C. Edmond, Chrisfouad R. Alabiad, Ahmara G. Ross, Basil K. Williams, Cesar A. Briceno
Summary: Disparities in eye health and eye care often stem from a lack of understanding of ocular diseases and limited utilization of ophthalmic health services among different populations. This article highlights the significance of health literacy in improving health outcomes and discusses the current status of health literacy in visual health and existing disparities. It explores strategies to enhance health literacy and reduce disparities in visual health and eye care by promoting the dissemination of health information.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Patricia Medina, Ana Catarina Maia, Andreia Costa
Summary: This study investigated the level of health literacy among migrant population attending a primary health care unit in the Lisbon region. The findings revealed frequent inadequate health literacy levels among migrants, particularly in terms of accessing health care information and promoting health.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jung-Won Ahn, Sun Mi Lee, Yon Hee Seo
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the characteristics, physiological indices, and health literacy affecting self-care behavior in patients with chronic kidney disease in South Korea. The results showed significant differences in self-care behavior based on age, cohabitation status, employment, smoking status, dialysis, comorbidities, and certain physiological indices. Factors such as not currently working, being a non-smoker, having end-stage kidney disease, and a positive response to health literacy significantly affected self-care behavior.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Lars Koenig, Eugenia Marbach-Breitruck, Anne Engler, Ralf Suhr
Summary: This study evaluated an e-learning course designed to improve digital health literacy in school-age children and teach skills specified in the mandatory framework for digital education and digital literacy in schools in Germany. The results showed that participants' health literacy and digital health literacy levels significantly increased after completing the course.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2022)
Editorial Material
Oncology
Walter M. Stadler, Fay J. Hlubocky, Feighanne Hathaway
Summary: Web-based education can enhance understanding of complex tumor genomic information, but it may not necessarily decrease distress in general. Future research should focus on exploring potential differences in distress amelioration between men and women, as well as individuals with limited health literacy.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Elisabeth Mangrio, Slobodan Zdravkovic, Michael Strange
Summary: In Sweden, the COVID-19 pandemic has revealed high levels of health inequality, particularly affecting individuals with a refugee background. This study aims to understand how Swedish health- and social workers have responded to the health and social needs of refugees during the pandemic.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Charlotte Scheerens, Joni Gilissen, Aiesha M. Volow, Jana L. Powell, Clarissa M. Ferguson, David Farrell, Brookelle Li, Corinne Berry, Rebecca L. Sudore
Summary: Developing eHealth tools for diverse older populations requires defining clear objectives, co-creating with the target population, optimizing accessibility and ease of use, using actionable information for behavior change, aligning written materials, and creating tracking mechanisms for user feedback.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN GERIATRICS SOCIETY
(2021)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Jessica Longhini, Giacomo Rossettini, Alvisa Palese
Summary: Digitalization is not fully implemented in clinical practice, and the competencies of health care professionals are identified as possible barriers. Descriptive studies have investigated four main categories of digital health competencies. The findings can inform the design of medical education processes, and future research can address methodological shortcomings.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2022)
Letter
Medicine, General & Internal
Maria D. Thomson, Abigail C. Mariani, April R. Williams, Arnethea L. Sutton, Vanessa B. Sheppard
Summary: This survey study explores the usage and satisfaction of telehealth services by adults in rural Virginia during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Rosa Magallon-Botaya, Fatima Mendez-Lopez, Barbara Olivan-Blazquez, Luis Carlos Silva-Aycaguer, David Lerma-Irureta, Cruz Bartolome-Moreno
Summary: This study aimed to summarize the impact of health literacy intervention on the improvement of affective disorders. Through systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, it was found that health literacy intervention significantly reduced depression and anxiety symptoms, and improved emotional state and mental health of patients.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kennedy Amone-P'Olak, Adrian Ivan Kakinda, Henry Kibedi, Bernard Omech
Summary: This study assessed mental health literacy, access, and barriers to mental health care for depression among early adults in Uganda. The results showed low mental health literacy scores and various barriers such as stigma, fear, and lack of trust. It is crucial to prioritize mental health literacy, address barriers, and develop necessary infrastructure to tackle depression among early adults.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Jessica W. Thiesmeyer, Jessica Limberg, Timothy M. Ullmann, Jacques A. Greenberg, Caitlin E. Egan, Maureen Moore, Brendan M. Finnerty, Amanda M. Laird, Rasa Zarnegar, Thomas J. Fahey, Toni Beninato
Summary: The study found that Medicaid and uninsured patients with differentiated thyroid cancer are at increased risk of receiving inappropriate treatment, leading to lower survival rates. Appropriate surgical resection is associated with improved odds of survival.
Article
Oncology
Amy N. Luckenbaugh, Kelvin A. Moses
Summary: Low health literacy is associated with worse outcomes in chronic medical conditions, longer hospital stays, and increased minor complications following certain surgeries. More research is needed on the impact of health literacy in urologic oncology care.
UROLOGIC ONCOLOGY-SEMINARS AND ORIGINAL INVESTIGATIONS
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Inceoglu Feyza, Deniz Serdar, Yagin Fatma Hilal
Summary: Health literacy is an increasingly important concept for the effective use of health systems. This study used machine learning methods to determine the main factors affecting health literacy and identified the most important variables. Results showed significant differences in health literacy levels based on gender, age, class, family education, place of residence, economic situation, and covering health expenses.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INFORMATICS
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Ping-Shaou Yu, Yi-Chun Tsai, Yi-Wen Chiu, Pei-Ni Hsiao, Ming-Yen Lin, Tzu-Hui Chen, Shu-Li Wang, Lan-Fang Kung, Shih-Ming Hsiao, Shang-Jyh Hwang, Mei-Chuan Kuo
Summary: This study showed that health literacy was significantly and positively correlated with self-care behavior in patients with CKD. Patients with sufficient or excellent health literacy demonstrated better diet, exercise, and home blood pressure monitoring scores compared to those with inadequate or limited/problematic health literacy.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2021)
