Measuring general health literacy using the HLS19-Q12 in specialty consultations in Spain
Angela McCaskill, Angel Gasch-Gallen, Jesica Montero-Marco · 2024
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Angela McCaskill, Angel Gasch-Gallen, and Jesica Montero-Marco published this 2024 study of health literacy in Aragon, Spain. Health literacy means how well people find, grasp, and use health information, and low levels track with more illness and costlier care. The team measured it among patients at specialty clinics with a standard twelve-question survey.
All 150 patients who took part were adults attending the clinics. About 59 percent scored in the inadequate or problematic bands, while 41 percent reached sufficient or excellent. Income level and work situation both shaped the scores in clear ways. The profile helps local planners target help at the patients who struggle most with health information.
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| CREATOR | Angela McCaskill, Angel Gasch-Gallen, Jesica Montero-Marco |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2024 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 34 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |