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A cross-sectional study of health literacy in patients with chronic kidney disease: Associations with demographic and clinical variables.
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Abstract
aimThe aim of this study was to investigate health literacy in patients with chronic kidney disease in a multidimensional perspective.
designA descriptive, cross-sectional study.
methodsPatients with chronic kidney disease at stages 3-5 were included in the study between February-August 2017 (
resultsFinding and critical appraise health information were the most challenging dimensions of health literacy. Female gender, lower level of education, greater number of prescribed medications and depressive symptoms were associated with lower health literacy. The group identified with lowest health literacy was further characterized by living alone and presence of comorbidity.
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