scholarly journals Association between cancer literacy and cancer-related behaviour: evidence from Ticino, Switzerland

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicola Diviani ◽  
Peter J. Schulz
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Health Behaviours ◽  
Functional Health ◽  
Cancer Information ◽  
Functional Health Literacy ◽  
Cancer Screenings ◽  
Information Seeking Behaviour ◽  
Cancer Literacy ◽  
Cancer Information Seeking

<em>Background</em>. This paper details the role of different dimensions of health literacy in the relationship between health literacy and cancer-related health behaviours. In particular, <em>Cancer Literacy</em> is studied as an exemplar of a dimension of health literacy beyond basic reading and writing skills. The link between functional health literacy, Cancer Literacy and cancer-related health behaviours is investigated in a sample of Ticino (Switzerland) residents (n=639). <br /><em>Design and methods.</em> Detailed data is collected about respondents’ functional health literacy, <em>Cancer Literacy</em>, cancer information seeking behaviour, engagement in cancer preventive behaviours, participation to cancer screenings, and intention to adhere to current screening recommendations. <br /><em>Results</em>. Results confirm the added value of <em>Cancer Literacy</em> – compared to functional health literacy – in explaining people’s cancer information seeking behaviour, their participation to several cancer screenings and their screening intention, underscoring the need to take into account dimensions of health literacy beyond basic functional skills. <br /><em>Conclusions</em>. From a public health perspective, findings provide further evidence on the importance of adapting informational and educational communication intervention designed to improve cancer prevention and screening to different audiences.

scholarly journals 951Can cancer-related health literacy predict cancer preventive behaviours?

2021 ◽  
Vol 50 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Patricia Chiaotzu Lee ◽  
Ayan Mao ◽  
Pei Dong ◽  
Kun Wang ◽  
Wuqi Qiu
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Cancer Prevention ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression ◽  
Cancer Information ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Health Promotion And Education ◽  
Cancer Literacy

Abstract Background Health literacy has direct relevance to outcomes in patients with cancer. An adequate level of health literacy may increase uptake of screening and other supportive cancer prevention programs, which may contribute to improved outcomes. However, existing literature is limited in measuring cancer-specific health literacy and its role in cancer prevention. This study aims to investigate the relationship between cancer-related health literacy and cancer preventive behaviours through a population survey in Beijing, China. Methods A cross-sectional design was utilised to collect survey data such as respondents’ sociodemographic characteristics, cancer-related health literacy, cancer status and cancer prevention behaviours. Logistic regression modelling was applied to identify significant sociodemographic predictors for cancer literacy. Multinomial logistic regression analysis was further performed to determine the association between cancer-related health literacy and cancer preventive behaviours after adjusting for effects from sociodemographic variables. Results The findings confirmed that cancer-related health literacy was significant in predicting participants’ cancer preventive behaviours, including individual’s cancer information seeking behaviour, intention to participate in cancer screenings, early diagnosis and treatments. In addition, the results also showed that respondents’ gender, age, education, household income, residential region and cancer status were significantly associated with their levels of cancer-related health literacy. Conclusions/Key messages The results of this study have provided useful evidence on the importance of applying cancer-related health literacy to predict individual’s cancer preventive behaviours. The study has also identified the variations in cancer literacy between different sub-population groups. Future studies can develop targeted health promotion and education campaigns for more effective cancer prevention.

scholarly journals Information Seeking Behavior about Cancer and Associated Factors among Students at DebreTabor University, Ethiopia, 2019: Cross sectional study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adugna Gedefaw ◽  
Tesfahun M. Yilma ◽  
Berhanu F. Endehabtu
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Information Seeking Behavior ◽  
Cancer Information ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Literacy Level ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
Cancer Information Seeking

Abstract Introduction The prevalence of cancer has been increasing and it is among the leading cause of death in in sub-Saharan Africa over the last few years which mainly influnced by life-style. Understanding the information seeking behavior of individuals, especially Students who are more likely to seek health information than other people, can be seen as an opportunity to provide resources to improve lifestyle or prevent possible health threatening behaviors among students. The main objective of this study is to determine the health information seeking about cancer among students of Debretabor University Ethiopia.Objective The aim of this study was to assess cancer information seeking behavior (CISB) and its associated factors among students in Debre Tabor University.Methods Institutional based cross-sectional study design was conducted from March 01-30/2019. A total of 844 students were selected using multistage stratified sampling technique. Data entry and analyses were done using Epi info version 7.2 and SPSS version 20 respectively. Descriptive statistics and multivariate logistic regression analyses were applied to determine proportion of cancer information seeking behavior and to identify factors associated.Result The proportion of cancer information seeking by students in the past 12 month was 30.1%. Their first source of information was healthcare providers (48%) followed by Internet (27.6%). The majority 39.8% were looked about breast cancer. Year of study, Internet access (AOR=6.07, 95%CI= 4.05, 9.10), health literacy level (AOR=1.8, 95%CI=1.21, 2.68), self-reported health condition (AOR=1.85, 95% CI=1.25, 2.73), perceived susceptibility to cancer (AOR=2.48, 95% CI=1.47, 4.2) and perceived severity of cancer (AOR=3.33, 95% CI=1.85, 6.0) were the factors associated with cancer information seeking behavior.Conclusion The proportion of cancer information seeking among university students was low. Year of study, internet access, being healthy, health literacy level, level of perception to cancer exposure and perception to severity of cancer were significantly associated with cancer information seeking behavior. Increase health literacy & awareness creation about cancer for students will help to increase cancer information seeking behavior.

scholarly journals Health Literacy Influences Men's Active and Passive Cancer Information Seeking

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. e147-e160
Author(s):  
Frances J Drummond ◽  
Mary Reidy ◽  
Christian Von Wagner ◽  
Vicki Livingstone ◽  
Jonathan Drennan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Cancer Information ◽  
Cancer Information Seeking

scholarly journals Effects of an eHealth Intervention on Patient-Provider Interaction and Functional Health Literacy in Adults With Hypertension

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 237796082110058
Author(s):  
Ronald L. Hickman ◽  
John M. Clochesy ◽  
Marym Alaamri
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Attention Control ◽  
Functional Health ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Functional Health Literacy ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Management Interventions ◽  
Modifiable Factors

Introduction Hypertension is a life-limiting, chronic condition affecting millions of Americans. Modifiable factors, quality of the patient-provider interaction and functional health literacy, have been linked to effective hypertension self-management. However, there has been limited interventional research targeting these modifiable factors. Electronic hypertension self-management interventions, in particular those incorporating virtual simulation, may positively influence the quality of the patient-provider interaction and functional health literacy status of adults with hypertension. Yet there is a dearth of evidence examining the efficacy of eHealth interventions targeting these modifiable factors of hypertension self-management. Objective Evaluate the effects of two electronic hypertension self-management interventions on the quality of the patient-provider interaction and functional health literacy in adults with hypertension. Methods A convenience sample of community-dwelling adults (>18 years) with hypertension were recruited and randomized to an avatar-based simulation (eSMART-HTN) or a video presentation on hypertension self-management (attention control). Participants were administered questionnaires to capture demographic characteristics, the quality of the patient-provider interaction, and functional health literacy. Questionnaire data were collected at baseline, and then monthly across three months. Two separate repeated measures analysis of covariance models were conducted to assess the effects of the interventions across the time points. Results The sample included 109 participants who were predominately middle-aged and older, nonwhite, and female. Scores for the quality of the patient-provider interaction demonstrated significant within-group changes across time. However, there were no significant differences in the quality of the patient-provider interaction or functional health literacy scores between experimental conditions while adjusting for covariates. Conclusion An avatar-based simulation (eSMART-HTN) intervention proved to have a positive effect on patient-provider interaction compared to an attention control condition. Although the results are promising, future research is needed to optimize the effectiveness of eSMART-HTN and enhance its efficacy and scalability in a larger cohort of adults with hypertension.

scholarly journals HEALTH LITERACY OF INDIVIDUALS UNDERGOING DIALYSIS THERAPY

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jéssica Naylla de Melo Bezerra ◽  
Sara Rebeca de Oliveira Lessa ◽  
Marcelo Francisco do Ó ◽  
Givaneide Oliveira de Andrade Luz ◽  
Anna Karla de Oliveira Tito Borba
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Functional Health ◽  
P Value ◽  
Functional Health Literacy ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Adequate Health Literacy

ABSTRACT Objective: to assess the functional levels of health literacy in individuals undergoing dialysis. Method: a cross-sectional study with 42 patients of the Nephrology Unit of a public hospital in Recife, Brazil, from May to August 2016. Data were collected through scripted interviews and chart analysis. Functional health literacy was measured using the Brazilian version of the Short-Test of Functional Health Literacy in Adults questionnaire. Data analysis was performed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS®) software, version 18.0, with a univariate analysis to verify the association between independent variables and functional health literacy levels using Fisher's exact test. Results: 80.9% of the patients presented inadequate health literacy and 19.1% presented adequate health literacy. The number of correct answers remained between 0-18 in the reading comprehension and in the scheduling appointment card. Among the independent variables, only marital status (p-value=0.018) and personal income (p-value=0.009) were factors associated with the worst scores in the test, indicating that these variables influence the increase in inadequate literacy. Conclusion: the prevalence of inadequate functional literacy was high, reflecting difficulties in understanding and processing health information, which may interfere with therapeutic management and self-care.

The effects of health literacy and information seeking behaviour towards health marketing activity in pandemic time

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julinawati Suanda ◽  
Mohamad Rezal Hamzah ◽  
Zamzaliza A. Mulud ◽  
Suffian Hadi Ayub ◽  
Husna Afifi Mohd Yusoff
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Marketing Activity ◽  
Health Marketing ◽  
Information Seeking Behaviour

Validation of the Test of Functional Health Literacy in Adults in a Danish population

2015 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 573-581 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa Korsbakke Emtekaer Haesum ◽  
Lars Ehlers ◽  
Ole K. Hejlesen
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Functional Health ◽  
Functional Health Literacy ◽  
Danish Population

Functional health literacy can affect patient perception for the need for liver imaging for HCC screening

2017 ◽  
Vol 66 (1) ◽  
pp. S448-S449
Author(s):  
J. Shaw ◽  
K. Patidar ◽  
N. Dharel ◽  
C. Driscoll ◽  
D. Heuman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Patient Perception ◽  
Functional Health ◽  
Liver Imaging ◽  
Functional Health Literacy
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