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Health literacy studies conducted in Australia: A scoping review
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Choudhry, FZ and Ming, LC and Munawar, K and Zaidi, STR and Patel, RP and Khan, TM and Elmer, S, Health literacy studies conducted in Australia: A scoping review, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16, (7) pp. 1-32. ISSN 1660-4601 (2019) [Refereed Article]
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DOI: doi:10.3390/ijerph16071112
Abstract
Health literacy (HL) is an essential component of various literacies mentioned in the field of health and education, including cultural, technological, media and scientific literacies. It is important for motivating higher consumer engagement. We aimed to review previous studies of HL in Australia to inform future studies, extend current knowledge and further enhance HL. Using search strings, a systematic search of four databases (i.e., MEDLINE; Embase; CINAHL and Eric) was carried out. A Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) based search strategy led to identification of a total of N = 9696 records, that were further screened for inclusion in the review. The review findings were categorized into three major themes: (1) HL and health numeracy; (2) contrast of: knowledge deficiency, knowledge gained, problems of current health care system and (3) HL measurement methods and its domains. The findings from this scoping review show a dearth of measurement tools with sound psychometric properties for assessing HL. The findings also reveal low levels of HL in consumers which is in turn affecting health-related behaviors, utilization of health services and navigation of the health system. More recent developments have tried to integrate vital aspects, including introduction of applications to increase HL and exploring HL in Aboriginal communities.
Item Details
| Item Type: | Refereed Article |
|---|---|
| Keywords: | health literacy measurement, health knowledge, health numeracy, health-related literacy, consumer health information |
| Research Division: | Health Sciences |
| Research Group: | Health services and systems |
| Research Field: | Primary health care |
| Objective Division: | Health |
| Objective Group: | Provision of health and support services |
| Objective Field: | Provision of health and support services not elsewhere classified |
| UTAS Author: | Ming, LC (Dr Long Ming) |
| UTAS Author: | Zaidi, STR (Dr Tabish Razi Zaidi) |
| UTAS Author: | Patel, RP (Dr Rahul Patel) |
| UTAS Author: | Elmer, S (Dr Shandell Elmer) |
| ID Code: | 131793 |
| Year Published: | 2019 |
| Web of Science® Times Cited: | 17 |
| Deposited By: | Pharmacy |
| Deposited On: | 2019-04-06 |
| Last Modified: | 2020-03-30 |
| Downloads: | 27 View Download Statistics |
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