Health literacy for people-centred care

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Health Literacy in Portugal: Results of the Health Literacy Population Survey Project 2019–2021

“…The results of the bivariate statistical analysis between the determinants of health literacy and the general health literacy index (HL) started to point to the results of other studies, which ultimately led to the generally accepted conclusion that low HL disproportionately affects the most vulnerable populations [ 16 , 17 , 18 ]. That is true for the statistically significant associations found between HL and gender, age groups, professional status, education levels, and economic capacity to afford medical examination if needed.…”

A healthy mind in a healthy body

“…More highly educated individuals are more likely to have better health later in life and better labour market prospects. Education can help reduce risk-taking behaviour by developing knowledge, capacity to process information, and social and emotional skills (Ashton, 2018;Moreira, 2018;Conti, Heckman and Urzua, 2010).…”

“…These trends matter. Low health literacy can reinforce existing inequalities between socioeconomic groups (Moreira, 2018). Health literate individuals are less likely to engage in risky lifestyle behaviours (e.g.…”

Percepção dos pais sobre as práticas de educação em saúde na Unidade Neonatal

“…Porém, requer uma abordagem que englobe todos os níveis de LS (funcional, interativa e crítica) e não apenas o funcional, com o recurso a metodologias mais interativas, que não se limitem à transmissão diretiva da informação, mas que sejam empoderadoras 12 . Para além das capacidades individuais e das condições sociais, a capacidade de interpretar informação em saúde irá depender da facilidade com que esta é apresentada pelos sistemas de saúde 13 . Tradicionalmente, a prática de educação em saúde é caracterizada pela transmissão oral de informação, pela demonstração e prática com os profissionais de saúde, complementada com informação impressa 6 .…”