scholarly journals Gaze Tracking as a Research Tool: Research Protocol and Preliminary Results from the Deaf Health Literacy and Access to Health Information Project (Preprint)

10.2196/26708 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara Champlin ◽  
Jessica Cuclick ◽  
Peter C. Hauser ◽  
Kelley Wyse ◽  
Michael M. McKee
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Research Tool ◽  
Research Protocol ◽  
Gaze Tracking ◽  
Preliminary Results ◽  
Access To Health ◽  
Information Project

scholarly journals Health information — relevance and accessibility (literature review)

2021 ◽  
Vol 65 (5) ◽  
pp. 498-502
Author(s):  
Oksana A. Pivovarova ◽  
Natalia N. Kamynina ◽  
Yulia N. Skulkina ◽  
Ekaterina O. Korotkova
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Global Health ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Family Relationships ◽  
World Health ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Health Coverage ◽  
Aim Analysis ◽  
Vast Number ◽  
Access To Health

Introduction. Health literacy directly impacts global health, social indicators, family relationships, and individual health behaviour. A fundamental element of an effective health system is information for the population on the protection and management of their health and those for whom they are responsible. As an essential skill, medical literacy is necessary for searching, understanding, and analyzing medical data from various sources. Improving people’s health literacy is critical to achieving responsibility for health. Aim. Analysis of the formation and impact of health literacy on the achievement of sustainable development and other health objectives. Material and methods. Literature search methods included search queries on Web of Science, Scopus, MedLine, The Cochrane Library databases. Results. Global access to essential health information is not reflected in official monitoring, indicating the need to improve access to health information to provide more effective care. The availability and use of reliable health information depend on the integrity of the global health information system. A systemic approach to the problem demonstrates the vital contribution of a vast number and variety of «components”, including health research, publication and dissemination of such research, systematic reviews, Development of guidelines and many different secondary outputs for users. Conclusion. Lack of access to health information is a social injustice that the world health community cannot afford to ignore. Access to essential health information is a prerequisite and a component of achieving universal health coverage.

scholarly journals Subjective Commentary of Health Literacy through Social Networks for Civil Servants’ Pension Fund Beneficiaries: A Qualitative Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 178-186
Author(s):  
Atefeh Noorizadeh Ghasri ◽  
Seyyed Aliakbar Famil Rouhany ◽  
Nasrolah Erfani
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Pension Fund ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Access To Health ◽  
State Pension

Background and Objectives: Elderly people need to pay more attention to promoting health promotion and improving quality of life in comparison with other people. On the other hand, the interest and desire to work with the Internet and social networks of internet plays an indelible role in improving the health literacy of the community. This study was carried out with the aim of evaluation the subjective explanation of health literacy through social networks for retired of fund beneficiaries. Material and Methods: The present study is a phenomenological study with emphasis on Van Mennen's perspective to discover the experiences of retirees from the phenomenon of health literacy through social networks. The data were collected through a deep interview. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 15 retirees of the State Pension Fund in Tehran in 2020 using purposive sampling. All interviews were recorded and implemented and the theme analysis method was used to analyze the interviews. Results: Data analysis resulted in the extraction of 71 primary codes and 33 sub-themes, which was classified in four main themes of experience in the field of "access to health information", experience in the field of "understanding health information" "Experience in the field of" health information evaluation ", experience in the field of" application of health information ". Conclusion: Retirees, who make a large part of the country's elderly population, are embedded in social networks, and all organizations that play a role in the health and education of retirees can create rich educational content and using Simple, understandable multimedia content by social networks as well as the introduction of networks with reliable information for retirees, to improve the level of health literacy and increase useful health information for them, which is an effective factor in maintaining health and increasing the quality of life.

scholarly journals HEALTH INFORMATION SEARCH ENGINE THE NEW TOOLS OF HEALTH LITERACY

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 107-107
Author(s):  
Zahra Ebnehoseini
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Search Engine ◽  
Information Search ◽  
Search Engines ◽  
Unique Feature ◽  
Data Retrieval ◽  
Access To Health ◽  
Comparison Table ◽  
Health Information Sources

Introduction: Access to Health Information is very essential for promoting health literacy, self-care, shared decision making, medication adherence. The Internet is one of the main resources of health information. Many studies showed the main gateway for seeking health information was search engines. But finding qualified health information is a challenge. Therefore, this study aimed to introduce top health Searches engines and review their features. Methods: According to the literature review, 10 health Searches engines were selected. Common features of each search engine, such as the ability to create profiles, the type of health information provided, target users, health information sources contained in the search engine, and the unique feature and other features, were reviewed and the comparison table was provided. A common search scenario was also tested on all search engines and the result of the data retrieval was reported by the search engine. Results: health Searches engine like that PubMed، Med scape، McGraw-Hill Medical، iMediSearch، medicin.net, Hardin.Md، Health line ، EMedicine، Merck and Ovid were chosen and reported. Conclusion: The results of this study can help users such as patient to choose a valid health searches engine and also help them to find health searches engine appropriate for their health problem and know what features in health website is important.

scholarly journals Tingkat Literasi Kesehatan Pasien Diabetes Mellitus Tipe 2 Di Puskesmas Kota Tomohon

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vina Putri Patandung ◽  
Kusrini Kadar ◽  
Kadek Ayu Erika
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Critical Health Literacy ◽  
Health Literacy Level ◽  
Access To Health ◽  
Literacy Level

Background: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic disease with high level of complexity that requires extensive education and self-care management. The demands on individuals with T2DM are complicated by the fact that self-care often depends on printed educational materials and high health literacy skills. Every individual who needs health information and services also needs health literacy skills to find health information and services, communicating needs, respond to and using the information and obtaining health services, understanding health information, and finding realible health information and services to suit all needs, making the right decision to act. This study aims to determine the level of functional, communicative, and critical health literacy of T2DM patients at Pangolombian and Kakaskasen Public Health Centre of Tomohon City, as well as factors related to the level of health literacy. Method: Quantitative descriptive to describe the level of health literacy and correlation to see factors related to the patient's health literacy level. The sample of this study was a patient of T2DM who followed prolanis, amounted to 34 people, determined by using purposive sampling. Data were obtained by interview and using demographic characteristics questionnaire and Functional, Communicative, and Critical Health Literacy questionnaires. Result: Generally, health literacy level of T2DM patients is still low both for functional, communicative, and critical. This can happen because of various factors but the most related is the low access to health information and patient education level. Conclusion: The results of this study showed that health literacy level of T2DM patient in Tomohon city is still very low. This happened because access to health information is still less obtained by patients and also their education level is still low. These results can be used as recommendations for health workers to pay more attention to how to educate patients who should be adjusted to the level of education so that the information provided can be put to good use by the patient.

scholarly journals Using Gaze Tracking as a Research Tool in the Deaf Health Literacy and Access to Health Information Project: Protocol for a Multisite Mixed Methods Study and Preliminary Results (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara Champlin ◽  
Jessica Cuculick ◽  
Peter C Hauser ◽  
Kelley Wyse ◽  
Michael M McKee
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Sign Language ◽  
Study Protocol ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Gaze Tracking ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Preliminary Results ◽  
Deaf Adults ◽  
Tracking Technology

BACKGROUND Previous studies have identified the internet as a major source of health information. Reliable and accessible sources of web-based health information are critical for cultivating patient-centered care. However, the accessibility and use of web-based health information remains largely unknown for deaf individuals. We used gaze-tracking technology to understand the navigation and use of web-based health information by deaf adults who communicate with sign language and by hearing adults. OBJECTIVE This paper discusses our protocol for implementing gaze-tracking technology in a study that included both deaf and hearing participants. We report the preliminary results and lessons learned from the implementation of the protocol. METHODS We conducted gaze-tracking sessions with 450 deaf signers and 450 hearing participants as a part of a larger, multisite mixed methods research study. Then, we conducted qualitative elicitation interviews with a subsample of 21 deaf and 13 hearing participants, who engaged in a search task and reviewed their gaze recordings. To our knowledge, no study has implemented a similar research protocol to better understand the experiences of deaf adults. As such, we also examined research staff notes and observations from team meetings regarding the conduct of gaze-tracking data to delineate lessons learned and best practices for research protocols in this area. RESULTS Findings from the implementation of this study protocol highlight the use of gaze technology with deaf participants. We developed additional protocol steps to minimize gaze disruption from either lipreading or communicating in sign language. For example, research assistants were often unable to maintain eye contact with participants while signing because of the need to simultaneously point at the computer monitor to provide instructions related to gaze study components, such as the calibration process. In addition to developing ways to effectively provide instructions in American Sign Language, a practice exercise was included in the gaze tracker session to familiarize participants with the computer and technology. The use of the playback feature permitted a deeper dialogue between researchers and participants, which we found vital for understanding the experiences of deaf participants. CONCLUSIONS On the basis of our experience using the study protocol through a large research project, incorporating gaze-tracking technology offers beneficial avenues for better understanding how individuals interact with health information. Gaze tracking can determine the type and placement of visual content that attracts attention from the viewers of diverse backgrounds, including deaf individuals. The lessons learned through this study will help future researchers in determining ideal study designs, such as suitable protocols and participant characteristics (eg, deaf signers), while including gaze trackers in their projects. This approach explored how different ways of presenting health information can affect or enable visual learners to engage and use health information effectively. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT RR1-10.2196/26708

scholarly journals The Improvement of Health Behavior: Collaboration among Health Information Access, Health Literacy and Health Empowerment Variable

2021 ◽  
Vol 04 (09) ◽  
Author(s):  
Niken Lastiti Veri Anggaini ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Health Behaviour ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Information Access ◽  
City Government ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Path Coefficient ◽  
Health Empowerment ◽  
Access To Health

Health is an important factor affecting the development of a country. Everyone is aware of the importance of health for their productivity. However, the fact is that there are still many people who show unhealthy behaviors. There are several health problem in Indonesia. It is related to accessibility, capability, capacity and affordability. This study intends to look at and explain first, the influence of health information access to health literacy and health empowerment, second, the effect of health information access to health behaviour through health empowerment and health literacy as the mediation variables. The study was conducted in Blitar City Government, which is separated into three areas of administrative sub district. The sample used in this study amounted to 278 respondents. The length of time for this research is 6 month, November 2019-April 2020. Data analysis method used in this research is inferential statistical analysis using the structural equation modeling (SEM) GeSCA. The path coefficient of health information access to health empowerment of 0.382 stated that the level of health information access has a positive and significant effect on health empowerment. The path coefficient of health information access to health literacy of 0.093 stated that the health information access has a positive and significant effect on health literacy. Meanwhile, The path coefficient of health information access to health behaviour is -0.059. It stated that health information access has no significant effect on health behaviour. But, the effect becomes significant effect with the presence of health literacy and health empowerment as a mediating variable.

scholarly journals SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION OF HEALTH LITERACY AMONG RURAL COMMUNITIES IN RANAU DISTRICT

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-33
Author(s):  
Nadira Masuari ◽  
Haryati Abdul Karim
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Spatial Analysis ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Public Health Department ◽  
The Public ◽  
Access To Health

Health literacy is a vital skill that everyone should have in order to find, understand and use communication and health information to improve their health. It is a crucial thing in public health which should be given attention especially in rural communities as the lack of literacy knowledge may the cause of poor health conditions. The aim of this study is to map the level of health literacy among rural communities in Ranau district. The objective of this study is to identify the distribution pattern of health literacy. Therefore, spatial analysis methods were applied to analysis data. The data were collected through questionnaires integrated into the Geographic Information System (GIS) database as an attributes data. Then, spatial analysis was conducted to identify the distribution of the health literacy. Subsequently, the study was able to visualize the geographical distributions of health literacy level data in a form of a map. The result shows that people who lived in rural areas with limited access to health information and lack of health facilities are more likely to have low health literacy compare to those lived in areas with unlimited access to health information and good health services. Hence, this study provides the data to the Public Health Department and Health Promotion division, so they could take necessary measures with reference to the high-risk areas. This information could effectively be used in communicating with, and as well as educating the public on awareness, prevention, and better healthcare to enhance the quality of life among communities, mainly in rural areas.

scholarly journals Analisis Literasi Kesehatan Peserta Jaminan Kesehatan Nasional Di Puskesmas Simpang Kawat Kota Jambi

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 168
Author(s):  
Nina Marinda
Keyword(s):  
Health Insurance ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Health Information ◽  
National Health Insurance ◽  
National Health ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Depth Information ◽  
Access To Health Services ◽  
Access To Health

Health literacy determines how well a person's health information to process in achieving desired health outcomes. In the implementation of the National Health Insurance socialization felt still less because there are participants who do not understand about the National Health Insurance. This study aims to determine the participants' health literacy analysis of National Health Insurance. This study uses a Mix Method model of sequential explanatory. Samples were JKN participants in the Puskesmas Simpang Kawat numbering 374 people with Simple random sampling. Where as research informants as many as 11 people were selected by purposive sampling. Quantitative research is known to most of the participants had low health literacy. Bivariate analysis showed a significant correlation between access to health services with literacy health (OR: 4.258, 95% CI 2.756 to 6.579) and there was a significant correlation between access to health information literacy health (OR: 22.864, 95% CI 13.357 to 39.137). In-depth information is obtained that socialization is rarely done and there is no schedule arranged at the center. There is still a lack of understanding of respondents JKN information. Socialization is done by the chief officer of health centers and PIC BPJS. Methods through debriefing and counseling to participants using leaflets media are limited. Puskesmas need to improve understanding JKN information to officers. So that participants can receive access to services at the same access to good information about JKN. This can affect the interaction between the participants in the health service and health centers.

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