Introduction Health literacy is linked to the health status of older adults and is a critical
component in achieving active aging. This study to characterize the current health literacy …

Transgender and nonbinary (TNB) individuals experience a variety of systemic barriers that
impact their ability to access healthcare, often leading to negative health outcomes. Previous …

Background: Low back pain (LBP) is the leading cause of disability in the world that affects
the population of all ages globally. The main aim of the present study was to analyze the …

Patient activation is the product of knowledge, skills, and confidence that enables a person
to manage their own healthcare. It is associated with healthy behaviors and improved …

Objective This study assessed the relationship between health literacy, perceptions of
traditional and electronic cigarettes, and smoking status among college students …

Abstract Introduction Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of mortality
worldwide. In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the prevalence of deaths associated with …

Based on a survey of 502 participants conducted in 2020/2021, this study investigates the
state of natural disaster literacy in the Iranian capital of Tehran, which is one of the main …

We developed a new questionnaire—the Sarcopenia Knowledge Questionnaire (SKQ)—to
evaluate the level of awareness about sarcopenia among older adults and tested the …

Extensive evidence of health disparities and systemic racism has prompted scholars to
examine constructs that may account for differences in the burden of disease. One such …

Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQOL) is increasingly viewed as an important patient-
centered outcome by leading health organizations, clinicians, and patients alike. This is …