Health literacy in older adults receiving hemodialysis in Turkey: A cross-sectional study.
Ther Apher Dial
; 28(3): 380-389, 2024 Jun.
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
This study aimed to determine the health literacy level and related factors of older adults receiving hemodialysis treatment.METHODS:
A cross-sectional study was conducted at the five dialysis centers, using the information form and Turkish Health Literacy Survey-32 (THLS-32). A total of 336 older adults receiving hemodialysis treatment participated.RESULTS:
The general health literacy score was found to be 25.69 ± 14.47. Based on the health literacy assessment scores, 62.5% of the participants were in the category of inadequate and limited level of health literacy. The lower level of education, perceived health status, income, and getting help in reading and writing were statistically significant predictors of the health literacy score.CONCLUSION:
The health literacy of older adults receiving hemodialysis treatment was inadequate and limited. Findings of this study emphasize the importance of integrating health literacy assessment in clinical care settings and supporting the health literacy of older adults receiving hemodialysis treatment.Palabras clave
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Diálisis Renal
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Alfabetización en Salud
Tipo de estudio:
Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Aspecto:
Patient_preference
Límite:
Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Ther Apher Dial
Asunto de la revista:
HEMATOLOGIA
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Turquía
Pais de publicación:
Australia