Objective This review assessed whether health literacy differences exist between rural and
urban populations and whether rurality is a determinant. Methods Eight online databases …

Background Health care systems have become increasingly more reliant on patients' ability
to navigate the digital world. However, little research has been conducted on why some …

Background Health literacy may constitute a modifiable determinant of health behaviour and
affect cardiovascular disease prevention. This study investigates the associations between …

Background Low socioeconomic status (SES) is persistently associated with poor health and
suboptimal use of healthcare services, and more unplanned healthcare use. Suboptimal use …

Individuals with a lower education level frequently have unhealthier behaviors than
individuals with a higher education level, but the pathway is not fully understood. The aim of …

In current e-health research and development there is a need for a broader understanding of
the capabilities and resources required for individuals to use and benefit from e-health …

Objectives To (1) quantify levels of subjective health literacy in people with long-term health
conditions (diabetes, cardiovascular disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease …

Health literacy is an important construct in population health and healthcare requiring
rigorous measurement. The Health Literacy Questionnaire (HLQ), with nine scales …

Patients vary in their preferences towards involvement in medical decision-making. Previous
research, however, gives no clear explanation for this observed variation in their …

Background Health literacy is a multidimensional concept that is considered a primary public
health concern. This concept is often neglected in research, and the evidence regarding …