ArticleHealth literacy research and practice2019
Evaluation of an Australian Health Literacy Program Delivered in Adult Education Settings.
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Abstract
backgroundAdult education targeting health literacy (HL) may bring added value in the form of improved health.
objectiveThis study evaluated the effects of a HL program as part of an adult education curriculum for adults with low literacy and numeracy.
methodsThis was a partial-cluster randomized controlled trial among 308 adults enrolled in basic education programs in Australia. Of the 308 participants, 141 (46%) were randomized to either the standard program (language, literacy, and numeracy [LLN]), or the HL intervention (LLN with embedded health content); the remainder ( KEY
resultsOf the 308 participants, 71% had limited literacy and 60% spoke a language other than English at home. Both interventions benefited participants, with improvements from baseline to immediate follow up on individual-level functional HL (e.g., reading a thermometer; HL group 18.4% vs. standard group 7.2%;
conclusionsImproving language, literacy, and numeracy generally has potential public health benefits that are retained at 6 months. Integrating health content adds further value to adult basic learning, is feasible, and potentially scalable. PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY: We compared the effect of an adult education-based health literacy (HL) program versus a standard language, literacy, and numeracy program on students' HL skills and psychosocial outcomes. Although students in both trial arms improved their skills, students in the HL program had better outcomes with higher HL, greater confidence, and higher health knowledge scores at 6 months.
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