Health Literacy: Can We Live without It?

Autor/in	Witte, Priscilla G.
Titel	Health Literacy: Can We Live without It?
Quelle	In: Adult Basic Education and Literacy Journal, 4 (2010) 1, S.3-12 (10 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1934-2322
Schlagwörter	Literacy; Health Behavior; Adult Literacy; Adult Basic Education; Partnerships in Education; School Community Programs; School Community Relationship; Health Promotion; Change Strategies; Literature Reviews; Role of Education; Health Education + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Alphabetisierung; Schreib- und Lesefähigkeit; Health behaviour; Gesundheitsverhalten; Adult; Adults; Education; Adult education; Erwachsenenbildung; Hochschulpartnerschaft; Gesundheitsfürsorge; Gesundheitshilfe; Reihenuntersuchung; Lösungsstrategie; Bildungsauftrag; Gesundheitsaufklärung; Gesundheitsbildung; Gesundheitserziehung
Abstract	Health literacy is the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information well enough to make appropriate health decisions. An estimated 90 million people are affected by inadequate health literacy, and may misunderstand medical information, fail to adhere to treatments, be admitted to the hospital more frequently, and have a higher mortality rate. Literacy practitioners are in a position to assist those who have inadequate health literacy. This article describes the background and theoretical foundations of health literacy as well as current research in the medical and literacy sectors. We also suggest ways of incorporating health content into ABE programs and ways in which literacy practitioners can advocate for those with low health literacy by forming partnerships with community and health care organizations. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Commission on Adult Basic Education and ProLiteracy America. 1320 Jamesville Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13210. Tel: 315-422-9121; Web site: http://www.coabe.org
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10