ArticlePatient education and counseling2007
Provider perceptions of limited health literacy in community health centers.
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Abstract
objectiveTo examine techniques used by community health center (HC) providers to care for patients with limited health literacy (LHL).
methodsSurvey mailed to 803 HC providers in 10 Midwestern states. Response rate was 47.5%. Associations between variables were examined using generalized estimating equations (GEE) models to account for clustering of respondents within HCs.
resultsThe average provider estimates of LHL prevalence among English- and Spanish-speaking patients were 41+/-24% (mean+/-S.D.) and 48+/-30%, respectively. Those with training in health literacy were more likely to have patients repeat instructions back to check understanding (OR=2.05 and p=0.04) and were more likely to give out health education materials designed for patients with LHL (OR=2.80 and p=0.0002). Providers differed by type in encouraging patients to bring friends or family members to appointments (p=0.02).
conclusionProviders estimate LHL to be highly prevalent in their HCs, and use various techniques to assist patients. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Training in health literacy is associated with increased usage of evidence-based techniques to assist patients with LHL. Providers at all levels would likely benefit from LHL training. Most providers believe providing health education materials designed specifically for patients with LHL would be very helpful.
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