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ArticlePloS one2024

A national cross-sectional survey of health literacy of caregivers attending Canadian pediatric emergency departments.

Manasi Rajagopal, Samina Ali, Keon Ma, Maryna Yaskina, Andrea Morrison, Kurt Schreiner, Julie Leung, Shannon Scott, Darcy Beer, Paul Clerc and 8 more

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Manasi RajagopalFaculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Department of Pediatrics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Samina AliFaculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Department of Pediatrics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0595-364X
Keon MaDepartment of Pediatrics, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Maryna YaskinaWomen & Children's Health Research Institute, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Andrea MorrisonCommunicateMD, Grafton, Wisconsin, United States of America.
Kurt SchreinerDepartment of Pediatrics, PEAK Research Team, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Julie LeungPediatric Parent Advisory Group, ECHO Research Program, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8939-4824
Shannon ScottFaculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Darcy BeerChildren's Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
Paul ClercDepartment of Pediatrics, Division of Emergency Medicine, University of British Columbia and BC Children's Hospital Research Institute, The Pediatric Research in Emergency Therapeutics (PRETx) Program, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Tyrus CrawfordDepartment of Pediatrics, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Serge GouinCHU Ste Justine, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Naveen PoonaiDepartments of Paediatrics, Internal Medicine, Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.
Tania PrincipiDepartment of Pediatrics, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Antonia StangDepartment of Pediatrics, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Laura WeingartenDepartment of Pediatrics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
Janet CurranFaculty of Health Professions, School of Nursing, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Pediatric Emergency Research Canada Family Needs Study Team

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Abstract

backgroundHealth literacy assessment is key to better meeting family needs and developing informed strategies to promote positive health outcomes for children. The objective of this study was to describe the health literacy of caregivers who use Canadian pediatric emergency departments and relate it to demographic and visit-specific variables.

methodsThis study utilized a descriptive, cross-sectional survey design with medical record review. A bilingual survey was electronically administered to caregivers presenting to 10/15 Canadian pediatric emergency departments. Health literacy was assessed using the Newest Vital Sign tool.

results1957 caregivers completed the Newest Vital Sign assessment. Caregivers' mean age was 37.8 ± 7.7 years, 74.3% (1449/1950) were mothers and 51.9% (993/1912) had a university/professional degree. 12.0% (235/1957) had a high likelihood of limited health literacy, 16.5% (323/1957) had possible limited health literacy and 71.5% (1399/1957) demonstrated adequate health literacy. Adequate health literacy scores were associated with having a university/professional degree [aOR 1.47 (95% CI 1.11-1.94)] and having a household annual income of over $25,000 [aOR 4.10 (2.66-6.31)]; they were inversely associated with having a total of 4 or more children [aOR 0.61 (0.40-0.91)] and having a main language at home other than English or French [aOR 0.32 (0.23-0.43)].

interpretationWith over 1/4 caregivers facing health literacy challenges, health care providers in emergency departments must be cognizant of their communication and education approach when caring for families and providing at-home care guidance. Clinicians should consider applying health literacy principles to all family encounters to help address healthcare disparities.

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CaregiversEmergency Service, HospitalHealth LiteracyAdultCanadaChildCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedSurveys and Questionnaires

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PMCPMC11661602

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