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Jing Y, Ma L, Zhang Y, Li X, Jiang J, Long J, Ma L. Impact of health literacy, social support, and socioeconomic position on the serum uric acid level in asymptomatic hyperuricaemia patients in China: a structural equation model. BMC Public Health 2024; 24:1606. [PMID: 38886726 PMCID: PMC11181562 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-19085-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2024] [Indexed: 06/20/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Hyperuricaemia (HUA) poses a significant public health challenge on a global scale. It is mostly asymptomatic hyperuricemia (AHU) with unsatisfactory recognition and control rates. The role of health literacy in influencing health outcomes is of utmost importance, and enhancing health literacy is helpful for patients in managing risk factors. Additionally, social support and socioeconomic position (SEP) have been identified as potential factors influencing health. However, the exact relationships between these factors and AHU remain unclear. This study aimed to investigate the status of health literacy among patients with AHU and explore the relationships between health literacy, social support, SEP, and serum uric acid (SUA) levels. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted among 349 participants with AHU in Luzhou, China. The research instruments included a sociodemographic characteristics questionnaire, the Health Literacy Scale for Chronic Patients (HLSCP), and the Social Support Scale (SSRS). The construction of the SEP index was achieved through the application of principal component analysis. Univariate and hierarchical regression analyses were used to evaluate the associations between SEP, social support, health literacy, and SUA levels. Furthermore, structural equation modelling (SEM) was utilized to examine these associations. RESULTS (1) Most patients exhibited low health literacy (90.18 ± 15.11), and only 44.4% possessed basic health literacy. (2) SEP was positively correlated with SUA levels (β = 4.086, P < 0.001), and health literacy was negatively related to SUA levels (β = -0.399, P < 0.001). There was no significant relationship between social support and SUA levels (β = 0.051, t = 1.085). (3) Health literacy mediated the association between SEP and SUA levels (β = -0.490, 95% CI: -0.620 to -0.382). SEP had a direct positive effect on SUA levels (β = 0.723) and health literacy (β = 0.696), and the total effect of SEP on SUA levels was 0.233. CONCLUSIONS The findings indicate a low level of health literacy among patients with AHU and suggest that health literacy might play a mediating role in the relationship between SEP and SUA levels. Consequently, future initiatives are recommended to prioritize health literacy and devise appropriate intervention strategies to enhance the self-management capabilities of patients with AHU.
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- Yunfang Jing
- Suining First People's Hospital, Sichuan Province, Suining, 629000, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Southwest Medical University, Sichuan Province, Luzhou, 646000, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Southwest Medical University, Sichuan Province, Luzhou, 646000, China
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- Health Management Center, The Affiliated Hospital, Southwest Medical UniversitySichuan Province, Luzhou, 646000, China
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- Suining First People's Hospital, Sichuan Province, Suining, 629000, China
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- Suining First People's Hospital, Sichuan Province, Suining, 629000, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Southwest Medical University, Sichuan Province, Luzhou, 646000, China.
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Uğurlu Z, Kav S, Eler ÇÖ, Kaya S, Korkmaz Y. Health literacy in older adults receiving hemodialysis in Turkey: A cross-sectional study. Ther Apher Dial 2024; 28:380-389. [PMID: 38163856 DOI: 10.1111/1744-9987.14102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2023] [Revised: 12/10/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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INTRODUCTION This study aimed to determine the health literacy level and related factors of older adults receiving hemodialysis treatment. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted at the five dialysis centers, using the information form and Turkish Health Literacy Survey-32 (THLS-32). A total of 336 older adults receiving hemodialysis treatment participated. RESULTS The general health literacy score was found to be 25.69 ± 14.47. Based on the health literacy assessment scores, 62.5% of the participants were in the category of inadequate and limited level of health literacy. The lower level of education, perceived health status, income, and getting help in reading and writing were statistically significant predictors of the health literacy score. CONCLUSION The health literacy of older adults receiving hemodialysis treatment was inadequate and limited. Findings of this study emphasize the importance of integrating health literacy assessment in clinical care settings and supporting the health literacy of older adults receiving hemodialysis treatment.
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- Ziyafet Uğurlu
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, Baskent University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, Baskent University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Vocational Health School, Dialysis Program, Baskent University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Umitkoy Dialysis Center Director, Baskent University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Cigdem Dialysis Center, Baskent University Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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Cai S, Hu D, Wang D, Zhao J, Du H, Wang A, Song Y. Health literacy in patients with gout: A latent profile analysis. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0300983. [PMID: 38723056 PMCID: PMC11081339 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0300983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES Understanding the health literacy status of patients with gout diagnosis is essential for improving the health of this population. Our study aimed to investigate the latent profiles of health literacy in patients with gout and to analyze differences in characteristics across potential profiles. METHODS This was a cross-sectional study. Eligible participants attended the Shandong Gout Medical Center, from March 2023 to May 2023 and self-reported gout diagnosis. We used the Health Literacy Scale for Patients with Gout designed and validated by our team. The scale had good reliability and validity among patients with gout. 243 patients completed the Demographic Information Questionnaire and the Health Literacy Scale for Patients with Gout. We used latent profile analysis to identify the latent profiles of gout patients' health literacy. We used Chi-square tests with Bonferroni correction to analyze differences in demographics and illness characteristics across identified profiles. RESULTS Three profiles of patients with gout emerged (prevalence): the low literacy-low critical group (21.81%), the moderate literacy group (42.79%), and the high literacy-stable group (35.39%). The three groups differed in age, education level, monthly income, disease duration, and place of residence (P<0.01). CONCLUSIONS The health literacy of patients with gout was heterogeneous. Healthcare professionals should adopt targeted interventions based on the characteristics of each latent health literacy profile to improve the health literacy level of patients with gout.
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- Shuo Cai
- School of Nursing, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong Province, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Nursing, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong Province, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Nursing, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong Province, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Nursing, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong Province, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Nursing, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong Province, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Nursing, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong Province, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Nursing, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong Province, People’s Republic of China
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Fry JM, Antoniades J, Temple JB, Osborne RH, Cheng C, Hwang K, Brijnath B. Health literacy and older adults: Findings from a national population-based survey. Health Promot J Austr 2024; 35:487-503. [PMID: 37452578 DOI: 10.1002/hpja.779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2022] [Revised: 05/01/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023] Open
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ISSUE ADDRESSED With an ageing population and growing complexity and fragmentation of health care systems, health literacy is increasingly important in managing health. This study investigated health literacy strengths and challenges reported by older Australians (people aged 65 or over) and identified how socio-demographic and health factors related to their health literacy profiles. METHODS The sample comprised 1578 individuals responding to the Australian Government's 2018 Health Literacy Survey, conducted between January and August. Regression modelling was used to estimate the association between each of nine domains of the Health Literacy Questionnaire (HLQ) and individual socio-demographic and health characteristics. The model allowed for correlation between HLQ scores that was linked to unobserved characteristics of individuals. RESULTS Across the health literacy domains, few individuals received mean scores in the lowest score range. Key individual characteristics associated with higher health literacy were increasing age, English proficiency, higher education levels, better self-assessed health and having certain chronic conditions (cancer, hypertension and arthritis). CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggest that, among those aged 65 or over, being older or living with chronic illnesses were associated with greater confidence in engaging with providers, accessing information and navigating health services compared to individuals aged 65-69 and those older individuals without chronic illness. Lower health literacy was associated with psychological distress and low English proficiency. SO WHAT?: Interventions to improve individual health literacy and organisation health literacy responsiveness to minimise complexity of the Australian health system are required. This may enhance uptake and use of health information and services for the underserviced members of the community.
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- Jane M Fry
- Demography and Ageing Unit, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- School of Population Health, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- National Ageing Research Institute (NARI), Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Demography and Ageing Unit, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- School of Population Health, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Centre of Global Health and Equity, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia
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- Centre of Global Health and Equity, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia
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- National Ageing Research Institute (NARI), Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- National Ageing Research Institute (NARI), Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Meier C, Vilpert S, Wieczorek M, Borrat-Besson C, Jox RJ, Maurer J. Development and validation of a subjective end-of-life health literacy scale. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0292367. [PMID: 37831689 PMCID: PMC10575492 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0292367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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Personal health literacy is the ability of an individual to find, understand, and use information and services to inform health-related decisions and actions for oneself and others. The end of life is commonly characterized by the occurrence of one or several diseases, the use of many different types of healthcare services, and a need to make complex medical decisions that may involve challenging tradeoffs, such as choices between quality and length of life. Although end-of-life care issues concern most people at some point in life, individuals' competencies to deal with those questions have rarely been explored. This study aims to introduce, develop, and validate an instrument to measure individuals' self-assessed competencies to deal with end-of-life medical situations, the Subjective End-Of-Life Health Literacy Scale (S-EOL-HLS), in a sample of older adults aged 50+ living in Switzerland who participated in wave 8 (2019/2020) of the Survey of Health, Ageing, and Retirement in Europe. The S-EOL-HLS uses a series of questions on self-rated difficulties in understanding end-of-life medical jargon, defining in advance which end-of-life medical treatments to receive or refuse, and communicating related choices. Aside from conducting exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis to evaluate the construct validity, we compared measurements from the S-EOL-HLS to respondents' general health literacy measured with the European Health Literacy Survey questionnaire. We obtained a three-factor model with acceptable fit properties (CFI = 0.993, TLI = 0.992, RMSEA = 0.083, SRMR = 0.061) and high reliability (α = 0.93). The partial associations between the health literacy scores from the two scales and respondents' sociodemographic characteristics were similar; however, individuals with higher end-of-life health literacy scores appeared to have more positive attitudes towards end-of-life care planning outcomes. The S-EOL-HLS demonstrates reliable and consistent results, making the instrument suitable for older adults in population surveys.
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- Clément Meier
- Faculty of Business and Economics (HEC), University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
- Faculty of Biology and Medicine (FBM), University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
- Swiss Centre of Expertise in the Social Sciences (FORS), Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Faculty of Business and Economics (HEC), University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
- Swiss Centre of Expertise in the Social Sciences (FORS), Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Swiss Centre of Expertise in Life Course Research LIVES, Lausanne and Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Palliative and Supportive Care Service, Chair in Geriatric Palliative Care, and Institute of Humanities in Medicine, Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Faculty of Business and Economics (HEC), University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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