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The Health Literacy Level Among Patients in

Government Hospitals of Lanao del Norte

Health Literacy

Overall capacity to:

Source

Comprehend

Utilize

Health information within the healthcare setting

Why is it important?

1. 1. The large numbers of people affected

2. 2. Related to poor health outcomes

Why is it important?

3. Increasing rates of chronic disease

4. Health care costs

Theoretical framework

1. Henderson’s 14 Fundamental Needs

2. 14. Learning, Discovering or Satisfying the curiosity that leads

to normal development and health, and using available

health facilities.

Theoretical Framework

1. Peplau’s Interpersonal Theory

2. Client feels need for establishing maximum health or functionality

and motivation to reach this standard of health

Theoretical Framework

1. A patient must master experiences in wc goals are

achieved through perseverance, overcoming obstacles and fr

observing others succeed through sustained effort.

Theoretical Framework

1. Jordan’s Health Literacy Management Theory

2. 8 domains:

3. 1. Patient attitude towards health

4. 2. Understanding health information

Theoretical Framework

1. Jordan’s Health Literacy Management Theory

2. 8 domains:

3. 1. Patient attitude towards health

4. 2. Understanding health information

Theoretical Framework

1. 3. Social Support

2. 4. Socioeconomic Considerations

3. 5. Accessing healthcare services

Theoretical Framework

1. 6. Communication with health professionals

2. 7. Being proactive

3. 8. Using health information

Health literacyAbility to seek health information

Comprehend health information

Utilize health information

Sociodemographic profile

UNESCO: elderly, low monthly income, women, unemployed,

Motivational level

Peplau: Man has need for establishing maximum health or functionality and motivation to reach this standard of good

health.

(Healthy eating & physical activity)

Value/Belief System

Pemder: Each person has unique characteristics that

afffects subsequent actions. Has set of variables for specific knowledge and affect; can be modified by nursing actions

Conceptual FrameworkIndependent variables

Socio-demographic profile:• Age• Gender• Monthly Income• Educational Attainment• Employment Status Motivational level• Healthy Eating Habits• Physical Activity Health Belief/Value System• Health Belief• Diet• Alternative Therapy

Dependent Variable

Health Literacy:

• Seek health information

• Comprehend health information

• Utilize health information

Action Plan

Statement of the Problem

1. 1. What is the sociodemographic profile of the respondents in

terms of:

2. Age

3. Gender

Statement of the Problem

1. Monthly income

2. Educational attainment

3. Occupation

4. Media exposure

Statement of the Problem

1. 2. What is the motivational level of the respondents in terms of:

2. Eating habits

3. Physical activity

Statement of the Problem

1. 3. What are the value/belief systems of the respondents in

terms of:

2. Health attitudes

3. Diet

4. Alternative therapy

Statement of the Problem

1. 4. What is the health literacy level of respondents in terms of:

Statement of the Problem

1. Sourcing health information

2. Comprehending health information

3. Utilizing health information

Statement of the Problem

1. 5. Is there a relationship between health literacy and the clients’

2. Sociodemographic profile

Statement of the Problem

1. Motivational level

2. Value/belief system

Statement of the Problem

1. 6. Based on the findings, what interventions are necessary to

improve health literacy?

Hypotheses

1. Tested at .05 level of significance

2. Ho1: There is no significant relationship between the

patients’ sociodemographic profile.

Hypotheses

1. Tested at .05 level of significance

2. Ho2: There is no significant relationship between the

patients’ health literacy with that of their motivational level.

Hypotheses

1. Ho2: There is no significant difference between the health

literacy level of patients admitted in the two government hospitals.

Hypotheses

1. Ho3: There is no significant difference between the patients’ health literacy with that of their

value/belief system.

Significance of the Study

1. Health Care Institutions

2. Health Professionals

3. Registered Nurses and other healthcare professionals

Significance of the Study

1. Patients

2. Future Researchers

Scope and Delimitations

1. Gregorio T. Lluch Memorial Hospital

2. Lanao del Norte Provincial Hospital

Research Design

1. Descriptive Design

2. Correlational Approach

Locale of the Study

1. Lanao del Norte

2. Iligan City

3. Tubod

Locale of the Study

1. Gregorio T. Lluch Memorial Hospital

2. Lanao del Norte Provincial Hospital

Respondents of the Study

1. Inpatients of GTLMH and LDNPH

Sampling Design

1. Purposive

Research Instruments

1. Structured Questionnaires

2. 1. Profile

3. 2. Health Motivation Scale in Healthy Eating and Physical

Activity

Research Instruments

1. 3. Value/Belief System

2. 4. Health Literacy Scale

Validity and Reliability of Instruments

1. Panel of Experts

2. Cronbach’s Alpha

Statistical Treatment

1. Mean

2. Standard deviation

3. Percentage

4. Chi square

5. Logistic regression

Research Design

Descriptive

Correlation

Structured questionnaire

Locale of the Study

Iligan City

Tubod

Lanao del Norte

Locale of the Study

Gregorio T. Lluch Memorial Hospital

Lanao del Norte Provincial Hospital

Respondents of the Study

Inpatients of GTLMH

and LDNPH

Sampling Design

Purposive Sampling

18 years old and above

Not in critical condition

Good mental sate

Research Instruments

Purposive Sampling

18 years old and above

Not in critical condition

Good mental sate

Research Instruments

Part 1. Sociodemographic Profile

Part 2. Motivational Level

Part 3. Value/Belief System

Part 4. Health Literacy Level

Validity and Reliability of Instruments

Panel of Experts

Cronbach’s Alpha

Validity and Reliability of Instruments

Data Gathering

Visit to hospital

Appointment with Chief

NursesIntroduction

Data Gathering

Survey Schedule for 2nd

appointment

Establish rapport

Data Gathering

Survey Schedule for 2nd

appointment

Establish rapport

Data Gathering

Research assistants Purposive

sampling Introduction

Data Gathering

Explanation of procdure Distribution Collection

Data Gathering

Token of gratitude Termination

Statistical Treatment

Sample Mean

Standard Deviation

Percentage

Chi-Square Distribution

Presentation & Analysis of Data

40.80%

59.20%

Figure 4. Histogram Showing Respondents' Sex Distribution

MaleFemale

Presentation & Analysis of Data

2.90% 1.90%

12.60%

8.70%

23.30%

23.30%

6.80%

6.80%6.80%

Figure5. Histogram Showing Respondents' Highest Educational Attainment

Never been to school

Elementary Level

Elementary Graduate

High School Level

High School Graduate

Vocational Course Level

Vocational Graduate

College Level

College Graduate

Presentation & Analysis of Data

80%

20%

Figure 6. Histogram Showing Respondents' Occupation

Skilled

Non-skilled

Presentation & Analysis of Data

2.90%

88.30%

1.90%

1.00%

1.00%

4.90%

Figure 7. Histogram Showing Patients' Media Ex-posure

NoneTelevisionInternetNewspaperJournalsRadio

Presentation & Analysis of Data

32.00%

6.80%43.70%

17.50%

Figure 8. Histogram Showing Respondents' Agency

NoneGovernmentPrivateSelf-employed

Presentation & Analysis of Data

ProfileN Minimum Maximum Mean

Age 103 18.00 84.00 34.33

Monthly

salary

103 .00 6000.00 1,846.60

Total

103

Presentation & Analysis of Data

Motivation Scale in Healthy Eating

Mean Standard deviation

Interpretation

Rank

I have the motivation to eat healthily to have a longer life.

3.33 1.26 Neither Agree nor Disagree

1

I desire to eat healthily to prevent illness.

3.28 1.44 Neither Agree nor Disagree

2

I can engage in healthy eating over a long period of time for the purpose of having stamina.

3.23 1.27 Neither Agree nor Disagree

3

Presentation & Analysis of Data

Motivation Scale in Healthy Eating

Mean Standard deviation

Interpretation

Rank

I want to eat healthily to prevent increase in my weight.

3.16 1.45 Neither Agree nor Disagree

4

For the purpose of being healthy, I will follow the prescribed diet by my doctor.

3.16 1.33 Neither Agree nor Disagree

5

I want to eat healthily to prevent hypertension.

3.14 1.30 Neither Agree nor Disagree

6

Presentation & Analysis of Data

Motivation Scale in Healthy Eating

Mean Standard deviation

Interpretation

Rank

I desire to maintain a balanced diet in every meal.

3.14 1.28 Neither Agree nor Disagree

7

I would persist in healthy eating for the purpose of preserving health.

3.09 1.40 Neither Agree nor Disagree

8

I plan to eat healthy food more often because I want to enjoy healthy aging.

3.06 1.23 Neither Agree nor Disagree

9

Presentation & Analysis of Data

Motivation Scale in Healthy Eating

Mean Standard deviation

Interpretation

Rank

I want to eat healthily to look better.

2.98 1.28 Neither Agree nor Disagree

10

If I have a strong motivation to be healthy to prevent illness.

2.82 1.32 Neither Agree nor Disagree

11

I can persist in healthy eating because I want to be healthy.

2.97 1.40 Neither Agree nor Disagree

12

Over-all mean 3.11 1.1 Neither Agree nor Disagree

Presentation & Analysis of Data

Motivation Scale in Physical Activity

Mean Standard deviation

Interpretation

Rank

I want to perform activities to be healthy.

3.26 1.37 Neither Agree nor Disagree

1

I perform physical activities to combat heart complications and other diseases.

3.18 1.42 Neither Agree nor Disagree

2

I want to perform physical activities to fight stress.

3.16 1.39 Neither Agree nor Disagree

3

Presentation & Analysis of Data

Motivation Scale in Physical Activity

Mean Standard deviation

Interpretation

Rank

I want to learn different exercise techniques.

3.13 1.34 Neither Agree nor Disagree

4

I perform physical activities to build up strength.

3.12 1.27 Neither Agree nor Disagree

5

I wish to be healthy by exercising regularly.

3.09 1.3 Neither Agree nor Disagree

6

Presentation & Analysis of Data

Motivation Scale in Physical Activity

Mean Standard deviation

Interpretation

Rank

I want to perform physical activities to control my weight.

3.05 1.32 Neither Agree nor Disagree

7

I want to exercise to boost my immune system

2.99 1.51 Neither Agree nor Disagree

8

I desire to continue physical activities over a long period of time.

2.99 1.37 Neither Agree nor Disagree

9

Presentation & Analysis of Data

Motivation Scale in Physical Activity

Mean Standard deviation

Interpretation

Rank

In order to stay fit and strong, I make sure to exercise no matter how busy I am.

2.96 1.41 Neither Agree nor Disagree

10

I want to exercise to improve my mood.

2.90 1.29 Neither Agree nor Disagree

11

I want to exercise regularly for the rest of my life.

2.82 1.35 Neither Agree nor Disagree

12

Presentation & Analysis of Data

Motivation Scale in Physical Activity

Mean Standard deviation

Interpretation

Rank

I desire to perform activities to stay slim.

2.63 1.15 Neither Agree nor Disagree

13

Over-all mean 3.02 1.1 Neither Agree nor Disagree

Presentation & Analysis of Data

Value/belief Systems of the Respondents

Mean SD Interpretation

Rank

Health Attitudes

I get health information only from reliable sources such as doctors and nurses.

2.11 .82 Sometimes 1

I see to it that I am at maximum health and avoid illness at all times.

2.04 .84 Sometimes 2

Presentation & Analysis of Data

Value/belief Systems of the Respondents

Mean SD Interpretation

Rank

I go to the hospital or clinic to seek medical advice.

2.03 .73 Sometimes 3

I am keen on watching TV shows such as Salamat Dok, Pinoy MD, etc.

2.02 .75 Sometimes 4

I make sure that I get health care from trustworthy institutions.

2.01 .82 Sometimes 5

Presentation & Analysis of Data

Value/belief Systems of the Respondents

Mean SD Interpretation

Rank

I take medication only when prescribed by my doctor.

2.01 .81 Sometimes 6

I am eager to seek health information if I get sick.

1.98 .83 Sometimes 7

I rely on the elderly’s health beliefs to restore my health.

1.69 .67 Sometimes 8

Over-all mean 1.99 .52 Sometimes

Presentation & Analysis of Data

Value/belief Systems of the Respondents

Mean SD Interpretation

Rank

Diet

I encourage a healthy lifestyle to my family.

2.13 .80 Sometimes 1

I am a good model to my family and significant others when it comes to diet and exercise.

1.99 .81 Sometimes 2

I see to it that fruits and vegetables are included in my diet.

1.96 .75 Sometimes 3

Presentation & Analysis of Data

Value/belief Systems of the Respondents

Mean SD Interpretation

Rank

I eat healthily. 1.92 .71 Sometimes 4

I avoid fastfood and junk foods. 1.88 .74 Sometimes 5

I make sure that I maintain a balanced diet.

1.83 .71 Sometimes 6

Over-all mean 1.95 .52 Sometimes

Presentation & Analysis of Data

Value/belief Systems of the Respondents

Mean SD Interpretation

Rank

Alternative Therapy

I trust the skills of doctors, nurses and other members of the health care team to care for me whenever I get sick.

2.21 .78 Sometimes 1

I go to a faith healer whenever I get sick.

1.74 2.17 Sometimes 2

I use different plants to restore my health even without the direction of my physician.

1.69 .77 Sometimes 3

Presentation & Analysis of Data

Value/belief Systems of the Respondents

Mean SD Interpretation

Rank

I rely on traditional remedies such as wearing amulets.

1.67 1.18 Never(not true)

4

I use plants and herbal medicines alone to restore my health.

1.65 .74 Never(not true)

5

I am more confident with the skills of mananambal or witch sorcerer and mangagas or spiritual healer compared to that of a doctor.

1.64 .67 Never(not true)

6

I believe in health superstitions such as buyag.

1.45 .67 Never(not true)

7

Presentation & Analysis of Data

Value/belief Systems of the Respondents

Mean SD Interpretation

Rank

I am more convinced with the skills of or hilot, the massage healer. compared to that of a doctor.

1.42 .63 Never(not true)

8

Over-all mean 1.68 .67 Sometimes(somewhat

true)

Presentation & Analysis of Data

Health Literacy Level Mean SD Interpretation

Rank

Sourcing information

Listen to information, advices and teachings from healthcare providers.

3.21 1.32 With some difficulty

1

Ask for/read health brochures and posters in hospitals and clinics without difficulty.

3.19 1.25 With some difficulty

2

Solicit opinions of health professionals to make decisions regarding one’s health.

3.02 1.32 With some difficulty

3

Presentation & Analysis of Data

Health Literacy Level Mean SD Interpretation

Rank

Read information provided by healthcare provider.

2.89 1.13 With some difficulty

4

Know where to find and contact a doctor and set an appointment.

2.82 1.27 With some difficulty

5

Locate health services. 2.81 1.35 With some difficulty

6

Acquire knowledge about health, diseases and lifestyle modification.

2.77 1.15 With some difficulty

7

Presentation & Analysis of Data

Health Literacy Level Mean SD Interpretation

Rank

Identify services to make decisions. 2.71 1.27 With some difficulty

8

Share personal information such as health history.

2.63 1.34 With some difficulty

9

Fill up medical forms completely and independently.

2.59 1.16 With some difficulty

10

Over-all mean 2.86 .91 With some difficulty

Presentation & Analysis of Data

Comprehend health information Mean SD Interpretation

Rank

Able to read and write health instructions 2.99 1.29 With some difficulty

1

Pay for transportation, medication and medical appointments.

2.94 1.22 With some difficulty

2

Listen to information provided, advices and teachings from health care providers.

2.90 1.35 With some difficulty

3

Describe the signs and symptoms of his/her illness.

2.88 1.31 With some difficulty

4

Presentation & Analysis of Data

Comprehend health information Mean SD Interpretation

Rank

Understand how to take medications properly.

2.85 1.39 With some difficulty

5

Calculate dosages. 2.84 1.38 With some difficulty

6

Comply with the treatment process. 2.83 1.29 With some difficulty

7

Make decisions in health management.

2.76 1.41 With some difficulty

8

Presentation & Analysis of Data

Comprehend health information Mean SD Interpretation

Rank

Adhere to health screening program. 2.66 1.26 With some difficulty

9

Change to a better doctor to get better care or seek second opinion.

2.55 1.22 little difficulty

10

Over –all mean 2.82 .95 With some difficulty

11

Presentation & Analysis of Data

Utilize health information Mean SD Interpretation

Rank

Comply with follow up check up. 3.03 1.30 With some difficulty

1

Follow health advices and teachings from the health care team without difficulty.

3.0 1.28 With some difficulty

2

Develop healthy lifestyle changes after hospitalization.

3.0 1.28 With some difficulty

3

Read, write and follow doctor’s prescription.

2.91 1.29 With some difficulty

4

Presentation & Analysis of Data

Utilize health information Mean SD Interpretation

Rank

Adhere to home medications after discharge.

2.87 1.27 With some difficulty

5

Utilize information to make good decisions.

2.86 1.28 With some difficulty

6

Take care of one’s health during and after hospitalization.

2.81 1.15 With some difficulty

7

Take medications independently. 2.79 1.31 With some difficulty

8

Presentation & Analysis of Data

Utilize health information Mean SD Interpretation

Rank

Identify obstacles in health management.

2.77 1.10 With some difficulty

9

Decrease the hospitalization visits. 2.53 1.30 little difficulty

10

Over-all mean 2.86 .91 With some difficulty

Health Literacy levelSourcing information

Comprehend health information

Utilize health information

Health Literacy

level

Likelihood Ratio Chi-square values/ probability of significance

Nominal valued profile

Sex 22.88**/.00 17.83**/.001 11.846*/.019 Sex

Highest Educational Attainment

50.87*/.05 58.003*/.012 51.45*.046 Highest Educational Attainment

Occupation 152.5ns/.99 169.86ns/.96 152.64ns/.997 Occupation

Type of Agency working with

17.046ns/.148 23.88*/.021 15.72ns/.205 Type of Agency

working with

Media Exposure 22.12ns/.304 20.357ns/.101 25.0134ns/.201 Media Exposure

Presentation & Analysis of Data

There is no significant relationship between the patients’ health literacy level with that of their

sociodemographic profile.

Presentation & Analysis of Data

• Chi-Square analysis results show that the level of health literacy has a significant relationship to the sex, educational attainment and type of agency the respondents are working with. For these variables, the hypothesis is rejected at α = 0.05. For the sociodemographic variables, occupation, media exposure, age and monthly salary, the null hypothesis is accepted at α= 0.05.

Presentation & Analysis of Data

There is no significant relationship between the patients’ health literacy level with that of their

motivational level.

Presentation & Analysis of Data

Pearson correlation values analysis results show that the level of health literacy has a significant relationship to the motivational level of the respondents. for this variable, the hypothesis is rejected at at α = 0.05.

Presentation & Analysis of Data

There is no significant relationship between the patients’ health literacy level with that of their

value/belief system.

Presentation & Analysis of Data

Pearson correlation values analysis results show that the level of health literacy has a significant relationship to the value/belief systems of the respondents. for these variables, the hypothesis is rejected at α= 0.05.

Presentation & Analysis of Data

• Educational attainment has a significant relationship to the three domains of health literacy, sourcing information, comprehending health information and utilizing health information.

Presentation & Analysis of Data

• Occupation has no significant relationship to the three domains of health literacy, namely sourcing information, comprehending health information and utilizing health information.

Presentation & Analysis of Data

• The type of agency the patients are working with has no significant relationship to sourcing information and utilizing health information. It has a significant relationship to comprehending health information.

Presentation & Analysis of Data

• Media exposure has no significant relationship to the three domains of health literacy, namely sourcing information, comprehending health information and utilizing health information.

Presentation & Analysis of Data• These were found using the Likelihood Ratio Chi-square

values/ probability of significance.

• Age has no significant relationship to sourcing and comprehending health information. It has a significant relationship to utilizing health information.

• Monthly salary has no significant relationship to the three domains of health literacy, namely, sourcing health information, comprehending health information and utilizing health information.

• These were found using the Pearson correlation values/probability significance.

Motivational level and Value/ Belief System

Sourcing information

Comprehend health information

Utilize health information

Pearson correlation values/probability of significance

Motivational Level

Eating Habits .441**/.00 .568**/.00 .452**/.00

Physical activity .55**/.00 .671**/.00 .541**/.00

Value/Belief systems

Health Attitudes .540**/.00 .550**/.00 .562**/.00

Diet .433**/.00 .463**/.00 .471**/.00

Action and Monitoring Plan

Distribute the instrument to all nurses to be able to determine

those at risk for low health literacy

Action and Monitoring Plan

• Make sure the venue is conducive to learning. Make sure that the setting is nonthreatening and

private.

Action and Monitoring Plan

• Make a schedule for interview or questionnaire answering.

Action and Monitoring Plan

• Make appropriate questions.

Action and Monitoring Plan

• Use different types of communication and tools with patients, including vetted pictures and models and

scorecards, to support written and oral communication with patients and their

caregivers

Action and Monitoring Plan

• Use direct and developmentally appropriate communication with

children to build better understanding of their health and

health care

Action and Monitoring Plan

• Use proven methods of checking patient understanding, such as the return

demonstration method, to ensure that patients understand health information and risk and benefit tradeoffs associated with

treatments, procedures, tests, and medical devices

Action and Monitoring Plan

• Ensure that pharmacists provide the necessary counseling to consumers in language they

understand for dispensed medications as required by law

Action and Monitoring Plan

• Use patient-centered technologies at all stages of the health care

process to support the information and decision-making needs of

patients

Action and Monitoring Plan

• Use technology, including social media, to expand patients' access

to the health care team and information

Action and Monitoring Plan

• Participate in ongoing training in health literacy, plain language, and

culturally and linguistically appropriate services and

encourage colleagues and staff to be trained

Action and Monitoring Plan

• Advocate for requirements in continuing education for health care providers who have been working in the field but have not participated in health literacy, cultural competency,

and language access training

Action and Monitoring Plan

• Create patient-friendly environments that facilitate

communication by using architecture, images, and

language to reflect the community and its values

Action and Monitoring Plan

• Refer patients to public and medical libraries to get more

information and assistance with finding accurate and actionable

health information

Findings

• Female patients outnumbered the male patients, comprising 59.2%

(n=61) of the total sample.

Findings

• High school graduates and vocational course undergraduates

dominated among all the other respondents in all levels of

educational attainment.

Findings

• Most of the respondents are skilled workers (n=83) comprising 80.5%

of the total sample.

Findings

• Television is the most utilized form of media when it comes to learning

matters of the health.

Findings

• A bigger portion of the respondents are private employees (n=45) comprising 43.7% of the total sample. Another

huge percentage of the respondents do not belong to any agency as a lot of the respondents are either unemployed or are plain housewives, encompassing 32% of the total sample. Meanwhile 18 respondents are self-employed

composing 17.5% of the all the respondents.

Findings

• One of the criteria to be met by a patient in order to join the study is being at least 18 years old, making it the minimum age of the respondents. The oldest respondent that participated in the study is 85 years old. The average age is 34 years old, with standard deviation of 14.70.

Findings

• The average monthly salary of the respondents is Php 1846.60, with

a standard deviation of Php 1711.15.

Findings

• The overall mean of the respondents’ motivational level in healthy eating is 3.11 with remarks “neither agree nor

disagree”. This may be explained by the patients’ indifference towards healthy eating. They do not eat

healthily for the reason of prolonging life or looking and feeling good and also not to control weight. Considering

the hard times, most people nowadays are eating to sustain life. Food may be considered a luxury by some.

But this indifference or ambivalence is easier to diagnose and remedy than those with low health literacy.

Findings

• The overall mean of the patients’ motivational level in physical activity is 3.02 with remarks

“neither agree nor disagree”. Most of them do not have the time to exercise as physical activity at

work is enough for them. They also are ambivalent in trying out new exercises or wanting

to lose weight through exercise.

Findings

• The study revealed that the patients can source health

information with some difficulty. The overall mean for this domain

of health literacy is 2.86.

Findings

• In comprehending health information, the patients also

experience some difficulty, with an overall mean of 2.82.

Findings

• The overall mean for the third domain for health literacy which is utilizing health information is 2.86

which signifies that the respondents also experience some

difficulty.

Findings• There is a highly significant relationship between sex and sourcing and comprehending health information. There is a

significant relationship between sex and utilizing health

information.

Findings

• There is a significant relationship between the patients’ educational

attainment and sourcing, comprehending and utilizing health

information.

Findings• There is no significant relationship

between the patients’ agency and sourcing and utilizing health

information. There is a significant relationship between the patients’ agency and comprehending health

information.

Findings• Using Pearson Correlation, it has

been found that age has no significant relationship between sourcing and comprehending

information. There is a significant relationship between age and

utilizing health information.

Findings

• There is no significant relationship between the patients’ monthly

salary and health literacy.

Findings

• The motivational level of the patients have a highly significant

relationship with their health literacy.

Findings

• The patients’ value/belief systems of the patients have a highly

significant relationship with their health literacy.

Conclusions

• The respondents have average or middle ground motivation when it

comes to healthy eating and exercise.

Conclusions• The respondents practice good

health attitudes and diet sometimes. They still practice

alternative therapy even without doctor’s prescription and believe in

superstitions with no scientific basis.

Conclusions

• The following null hypotheses have been formulated and tested for rejection or acceptance at a

level of significance of α = 0.05.

Conclusions

There is no significant relationship between the patients’

occupation, media exposure, and monthly salary with that of their

health literacy.

Conclusions• Only the sex and educational attainment

have significant relationship with health literacy. For the agency, it has a significant relationship only with the domain comprehending health information. For the age, it has a significant relationship only with the domain utilizing health information. For these variables, the null hypothesis is rejected at α = 0.05. For the other variables, the null hypothesis is accepted.

Conclusions

–There is a significant relationship between the patients’

motivational level and their health literacy.

• For this variable, the null hypothesis is rejected at α = 0.05.

Conclusions

–There is a significant relationship between the patients’

value/belief system and their health literacy.

• For this variable, the null hypothesis is rejected at α = 0.05.

Recommendations

• Health Care Institutions– Involve yourself in ongoing education in

health literacy that concentrates on increase clear interaction and information design practices

Recommendations

–Engage members of the target population in preparation, development, operation,

distribution, and evaluation of health information.

Recommendations

–Make sure that health and safety information is culturally apt and

interesting.

Recommendations

–Use simple and clear wordings.

Recommendations

–Include specific steps for taking action and aligning information

with services and supports available in the community

Recommendations

–Social media may be used to educate more patients about

their health.

Recommendations

–Ensure access to the Internet and devices that deliver health

information services

Recommendations

–Create documents that demonstrate best practices in

clear communication and information design

Recommendations

• Registered Nurses and other health care professionals– utilize various kind of communication and tools

with patients, including vetted pictures and models and scorecards, to support written and oral communication with patients and their caregivers

Recommendations

–make use of straight and developmentally suitable

communication with children to build better understanding of their health and health care

Recommendations

– employ established means of examining patient understanding, such as the return demonstrations, to ensure that patients understand health information and risk and benefit tradeoffs associated with treatments, procedures, tests, and

medical devices

Recommendations

–Use technology, including social media, to expand patients'

access to the health care team and information

Recommendations

– Advocate for requirements in continuing education for health care providers who have

been working in the field but have not participated in health literacy, cultural

competency, and language access training

Recommendations

–Create patient-friendly environments that facilitate

communication by using images, and language to reflect the community and its values

Recommendations

• Patients– Review and analyze existing laws, policies, and

regulations that make all types of health information (e.g., general health, safety, medication, health care coverage, financing, and informed consent) difficult to use

Recommendations

– Ensure that all consumer health communication—including applications,

benefits materials, rights and responsibilities, letters, and health and wellness information—

incorporate health literacy principles

Recommendations

–Develop campaigns that bring awareness to health literacy

issues in health care organizations

Recommendations

–Build partnerships with physicians as part of a

multidisciplinary team that works to improve the health literacy

skills of the care team and consumers

Recommendations

–Develop metrics to assess organizational results from health

literacy improvement efforts

Recommendations

• Future Researchers– A larger, more representative sample of patient,

both inpatients and outpatients. can be utilized.

Recommendations

–Respondents will not be limited to the wards but to special areas as well such as the emergency department and hemodialysis

unit.

Recommendations

–Situations and other factors that can worsen or exacerbate health

literacy.

Thank you.