Exploring Knowledge and Experience of Health Literacy for Chinese-Speaking Nurses in Taiwan
A Cross-Sectional Study
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15475858 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Ya‐Wen Chang (0000-0003-4416-7489, China Medical University), Tsai‐Chung Li (0000-0002-3346-7462, China Medical University), Yen-Chin Chen (0000-0001-7353-3383, China Medical University), Jo-Hua Lee (Asia University), Mei‐Chuan Chang (0000-0002-9945-7945, Tzu Chi University), Li‐Chi Huang (0000-0002-8577-4931, China Medical University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2020 |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue | 20 |
| Pages | 7609-7609 |
| Publication date | 2020-10-19 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph17207609 |
| PMID | 33086759 |
| OpenAlex | W3093473870 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 7 |
Background : Health literacy has become the best predictor of healthcare status. However, two-thirds of health providers are unaware of patients' health literacy. Thus, the aim of the study is to investigate factors related to Chinese-speaking nurses' knowledge and experience of health literacy. Methods : This cross-sectional study used a web-based survey. A total of 430 nurses were recruited by stratified sampling from different levels of hospitals and community health centers in Taiwan. Primary outcome measure by Health Literacy Knowledge and Experience. Results : The participants' overall health literacy knowledge was limited; the correct responses were 51%. The education level of the participants, job category, working years, and having attended in-service patient education programs were the predictors of knowledge of health literacy ( p p Conclusions : Participants' education levels and In-service patient education programs are beneficial factors to improve nurses' knowledge of health literacy. Furthermore, nursing education should emphasize on how to identify individuals' health literacy and using readable healthcare materials to improve health education
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| Unique citing works | 3 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2023 - 2026 (4) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |