Abstract Background Low levels of Health Literacy (HL) are a global concern as it is
unrecognized and widespread. The objective of this review was to identify various …

Large diasporas of former Soviet Union (FSU) immigrants are found in the USA, Germany,
and Israel. To synthesize evidence, identify limitations, and propose future directions we …

Health Disparities and the Applied Linguist bridges theory and practice to demonstrate how
applied linguists are uniquely positioned to make vital contributions towards advancing …

Background Online patient-provider communication (OPPC) is crucial in enhancing access
to health information, self-care, and related health outcomes among cancer survivors. The …

Background People with limited health literacy may have trouble finding, understanding, and
using health-related information and services and navigating the healthcare system …

Objective: Although racial/ethnic disparities have been documented in numerous outcomes
after traumatic brain injury (TBI), research has yet to explore differences in rehabilitation …

Background. The resettlement and post-resettlement quality of life of refugees is often
marred by chronic health/mental health conditions. To adequately care for refugees suffering …

As classified by the United States Census Bureau, individuals more than 5 years of age who
report speaking English less than very well are considered to have limited English …

The adult English language learner (ELL) population is often overlooked in health literacy
discussions, which can result in perpetuating low health literacy and unfamiliarity with and …

Practice seeks to affirm the relevance of adult basic education (ABE) to advancements in the
health literacy field. The worlds of health literacy and ABE have much in common, as both …