Health Literacy and Quality of Life in Riverside Residents of the Brazilian Amazon
Author Information
Author(s): Pinheiro Ana Kedma Correa, Raymundo Carlos Eduardo, da Silva Santos Eliene do Socorro, Saldanha dos Santos Marcio Yrochy, de Oliveira Sarefino Adriana, do Nascimento Souza Maria Helena, Lima Ingrid Bentes, da Silva Raquel Gomes, Nogueira Laura Maria Vidal
Primary Institution: Escola de Enfermagem Anna Nery da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ)
Hypothesis
What factors are associated with functional health literacy and quality of life among riverside residents in the Brazilian Amazon?
Conclusion
Sociodemographic, environmental, and economic factors, along with medication adherence, are linked to health literacy and quality of life in riverside communities.
Supporting Evidence
- 312 riverside residents participated in the study.
- Factors like age, education, and communication methods significantly influenced health literacy.
- Women showed lower health literacy levels compared to men.
- Physical quality of life was negatively impacted by inadequate literacy and socioeconomic factors.
Takeaway
This study found that many riverside residents struggle to understand health information, which affects their quality of life. Improving their health literacy could help them live better.
Methodology
A cross-sectional study using the Health Literacy Test and the SF-12 Health Survey questionnaire to assess health literacy and quality of life among 312 users of a Family Health Team.
Potential Biases
Potential detection bias due to the proximity of participants to health services.
Limitations
The study may have biases due to self-reported data and the use of instruments not fully adapted to the riverside context.
Participant Demographics
The majority of participants were female (67%), non-white (91.3%), and had low educational attainment.
Statistical Information
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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