Health literacy of the elderly
Authors:
I. Brabcová 1; H. Hajduchová 1; L. Šedová 1; S. Bártlová 1; L. Motlová 2
Authors‘ workplace:
Ústav ošetřovatelský, porodní asistence a neodkladné péče
Ředitelka: doc. PhDr. Sylva Bártlová, Ph. D.
1; Jihočeská univerzita v Českých Budějovicích
Zdravotně sociální fakulta
Děkanka: prof. PhDr. Valérie Tóthová, Ph. D.
1; Ústav sociálních a speciálně pedagogických věd
Ředitelka: doc. PhDr. Adéla Mojžíšová, Ph. D
2
Published in:
Prakt. Lék. 2018; 98(4): 178-181
Category:
Of different specialties
Overview
Aim:
The aim of this study was to assess the correlations among selected indicators in the elderly above 65 and their level of health literacy.
Methodology:
During this quantitative study, 326 seniors at the age above 65 years with a permanent address in the South Bohemian Region, CR, were addressed. The respondents’ health literacy was assessed using the standardized HLSQ-EU questionnaire.
Results:
Adequate, marginal and inadequate health literacy was identified in 39.1%, 37.8% and 23.1% of the respondents. Health literacy is negatively influenced by age and positively by education. Higher level of health literacy correlated with the respondents’ better socioeconomic situation. No correlation was confirmed between health literacy and sex or address.
Conclusion:
The elderly’s health literacy is influenced by a number of socio-demographic factors. When health promotion programs are planned and implemented, interventions need to be adapted to the preferences and possibilities of target groups.
Keywords:
prevention – seniors/the elderly – socio-demographic indicators – health – health literacy – health care
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