The ABCs of health literacy

Virginia S. Mika; Patricia J. Kelly; Michelle A. Price; Maria Franquiz; Roberto Villarreal

doi:10.1097/00003727-200510000-00007

The ABCs of health literacy

Virginia S. Mika, Patricia J. Kelly, Michelle A. Price, Maria Franquiz, Roberto Villarreal

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Abstract

A significant portion of the US population has serious problems with both literacy and understanding how to effectively use and understand health-related information. An understanding of the breadth and significance of this problem and its impact on health outcomes is now clear. Interventions and strategies for effectively working with patients with limited literacy must be developed and evaluated. An agenda for medical and public health workers, health educators, and researchers is suggested.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	351-357
Number of pages	7
Journal	Family and Community Health
Volume	28
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/00003727-200510000-00007
State	Published - 2005
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Health education
Health literacy
Patient education

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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