The effects of literacy on health in Gypsies, Roma and Travellers (GRT): a systematic review and narrative synthesis
Montgomery Dunn, Eleanor J C Turner-Moss, Beverley Carpenter, Ewen Speed, Kathryn Charlotte Dixon, Tanya Blumenfeld · 2024
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Montgomery Dunn and colleagues published a systematic review in 2024. They studied literacy and health in Traveller communities. Gypsies, Roma, and Travellers face poor health outcomes. They are among the most disadvantaged groups in many countries. Literacy rates are often lower than average too. Earlier work focused mostly on health literacy alone. The link between basic literacy and health was unclear. The team searched major databases and grey literature.
Only a small set of studies qualified for review. Just over fifteen studies were analyzed in depth. Four overlapping themes emerged from the findings. Care systems often fail cultural needs of patients. Low literacy can bring shame and disempowerment. Social factors and personal needs interact strongly. Health information needs formats that truly fit readers. The review calls for services designed with communities.
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| CREATOR | Montgomery Dunn, Eleanor J C Turner-Moss, Beverley Carpenter, Ewen Speed, Kathryn Charlotte Dixon, Tanya Blumenfeld |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2024 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 48 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |