Health literacy in a population of primary health-care patients in Belgrade, Serbia

Jovic-Vranes, Aleksandra; Bjegović-Mikanović, Vesna; Marinković, Jelena; Kocev, Nikola

doi:10.1007/s00038-010-0181-0

Cited by 40 publications

(51 citation statements)

References 19 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Unclassified

Order By: Relevance

“…These findings were less supportive of the findings of JovicVranes et al [10] in Serbia, where the study found a very low level of job satisfaction and a generally low level of any kind of job-related satisfaction in Serbian healthcare workers. The results suggest that working conditions at all seven study sites do meet the values and aspirations of healthcare professionals.…”

Section: Discussioncontrasting

confidence: 93%

“…These findings are similar to those of Jovic-Vranes et al [10] in Serbia, where it was found that participants were dissatisfied with the degree of involvement of faculty clinical decisionmaking, the amount of time spent with patients and salaries. These findings slightly differ from Jain et al [10], whose results showed that dentists were significantly satisfied with theirconcern. In most cases hospital managers in the public sector have no ultimate decision-making authority on financial incentives to motivate employees to perform better.…”

Section: Factors Associated With Job Satisfactionsupporting

confidence: 89%

See 1 more Smart Citation

Determinants of Job Satisfaction among Dentists Working in Teaching Hospitals in Karachi, Hyderabad and Islamabad

Ali¹,

Azeem²,

Bhutto³

et al. 2017

J Den Craniofac Res

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Background: The scarcity of healthcare professionals is one of the burning issues in almost every part of the world. Each health care personnel are crucial for the healthcare system and its insufficiency produce troubles for the working of the system. This dearth's construct an unfavorable environment for others to retain in an organization. Job satisfaction is one of the leading concerns for all mangers around the world. Job satisfaction among professionals would actually have impact on their work. Objective:To evaluate the determinants of job satisfaction among Dentists in teaching hospitals in few cities of Pakistan. Method:A quantitative approach was used by using probability sampling. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed at five teaching hospitals of Karachi and two teachings hospitals outside Karachi. A sample size of hundred respondents were identified and selected for this study. Study questionnaire consists of two sections. Section A comprised the socio-demographic characteristics consisting of seven items; while Section B was on evaluation of job satisfaction consists of 15 questions. Data were then confining in Statistical Package for Social Sciences SPSS 21 for the purpose of analysis. Results:The study found that Dentist were more satisfied with their job advantages, sufficient job opportunities, work mentally stimulating, status in the community and entrusted with responsibility. Majority of the sample (71%) were agreed to the point that they are satisfied with their job. Results also suggest that there is no association between socio-demographic variables and job satisfaction. Conclusion:Dissatisfaction with one's job cannot affect only motivation at work but also career decisions, personal growth and level of cooperation. Given the pivotal role that healthcare professionals play in determining the effectiveness, efficiency and sustainability of health care systems, it is imperative to understand what motivates them and the extent to which contextual variables and the organization satisfy them.Keywords: Job satisfaction; Socio demographic; Freedom of choice; Employee recognition IntroductionThe scarcity of healthcare professionals is one of the burning issues in almost every part of the world. Each and every health care personnel is crucial for the healthcare system and its insufficiency produce troubles for the working of the system. This dearth's construct an unfavorable environment for others to retain in an organization. In the world of advanced technology, organizations need more qualified and skilled healthcare professionals to achieve its goals.Job satisfaction is believed as one of the major element in the quality of care provided as well as highly satisfied professional have less chances of staff turnover. It was reported that, "The concept of job satisfaction has been broadly studied in literature, due to the fact that many experts, managers as well as researchers, believe its trends can affect and influence work productivity, employee turnover and employee retention...

show abstract

Section: Discussioncontrasting

confidence: 93%

Section: Factors Associated With Job Satisfactionsupporting

confidence: 89%

Determinants of Job Satisfaction among Dentists Working in Teaching Hospitals in Karachi, Hyderabad and Islamabad

Ali¹,

Azeem²,

Bhutto³

et al. 2017

J Den Craniofac Res

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Although public health policies should provide certain preconditions for health, individuals also need to take an active role in terms of specific issues and decisions concerning health [1]. The skills required to manage our health in the best possible way also represent the essence of health literacy [2]. …”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Exploring the Importance of Health Literacy for the Quality of Life in Patients with Heart Failure

Jovanić

Zdravković

Stanisavljević

et al. 2018

IJERPH

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

As with all other chronic noncommunicable diseases, adequate health literacy plays a key role in making the right decisions in the treatment of heart failure. Patients with heart failure and a lower health literacy have a reduced quality of life. A cross-sectional study among 200 patients with heart failure was conducted at a state university hospital in Belgrade, Serbia. The European Health Literacy Questionnaire, HLS-EU-Q47, was used to assess health literacy. Quality of life was measured with the generic SF-36 and the Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire. Descriptive and analytical statistical analysis was applied. More than half of the respondents (64%) had limited health literacy. The lowest mean health literacy index (28.01 ± 9.34) was within the disease prevention dimension, where the largest number of respondents showed limited health literacy (70%). Our patients had a poorer quality of life in the physical dimension, and the best scores were identified in the emotional role and social functioning. Health literacy was highly statistically significant and an independent predictor of quality of life (physical, mental, and total quality of life). Improving health literacy can lead to better decisions in the treatment of disease and quality of life in heart failure patients.

show abstract

“…Medical and pharmaceutical researchers have increasingly focused on health literacy over the past decade, particularly as it relates to adherence with varied treatment regimens (Ngoh, 2009). Low levels of health literacy are prevalent world-wide (Jovic-Vranes, Bjegovic-Mikanovic, Marinkovic, & Kocev, 2011); inadequate health literacy is associated with poorer health outcomes, medication non-adherence, increased hospitalizations and health care costs (Eichler, Wieser, & Brugger, 2009). …”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Medication Health Literacy Measure: Development and Psychometric Properties

Stilley¹,

Terhorst²,

Flynn³

et al. 2014

J Nurs Meas

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Background & Purpose Low levels of health literacy are prevalent world-wide. This report details development and psychometric properties of a health literacy measure for oral medications based on design of the Newest Vital Signs. Methods The measure was completed during the baseline interview. A Principal Components Analysis evaluated dimensionality of the measure. Cronbach's Alpha assessed subscale internal consistencies. Results Internal consistencies and reliability for the subscales were acceptable for a new instrument (α = .661), (α =.686), (α =.400). A three-factor structure explained 65.34% of the total variance. Divergent validity with the REALM was established. Conclusions Our data indicates that the medication health literacy tool is multi-dimensional, valid, and reliable. This information is important in light of emerging evidence of the impact of health literacy on medication adherence and health.

show abstract

Health literacy in a population of primary health-care patients in Belgrade, Serbia

Abstract: Primary health-care patients do not have the literacy skills necessary to function adequately in the health-care environment.

Cited by 40 publications

References 19 publications

Determinants of Job Satisfaction among Dentists Working in Teaching Hospitals in Karachi, Hyderabad and Islamabad

Determinants of Job Satisfaction among Dentists Working in Teaching Hospitals in Karachi, Hyderabad and Islamabad

Exploring the Importance of Health Literacy for the Quality of Life in Patients with Heart Failure

Medication Health Literacy Measure: Development and Psychometric Properties

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About