Hypertension, the leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease, originates from combined
genetic, environmental, and social determinants. Environmental factors include …

Health literacy is the degree to which individuals are able to access and process basic
health information and services and thereby participate in health-related decisions. Limited …

Objective To evaluate the effects of self-management education tailored to health literacy on
medication adherence and blood pressure control. Method This randomized controlled trial …

The objective of this paper is to synthesize and update findings from systematic review on
health literacy and health outcomes among patients with long-term conditions, and extend …

Socioeconomic disparities in cardiovascular risk factors and outcomes exist among women,
particularly those of minority racial or ethnic backgrounds. Barriers to optimal cardiovascular …

Background and objective Hypertension, a global burden, is associated with several risk
factors and can be treated by lifestyle modifications and medications. Prediction and early …

Abstract Background Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) of hypertensive patients is not
only affected by the disease itself but also by some subjective factors. Low health literacy is …

Background Cross-sectional studies have shown that noise annoyance is strongly
associated with mental distress, however, its long-term effects on mental health is unknown …

Background Policymakers argue that emergency department (ED) visits for conditions
preventable with high‐quality outpatient care contribute to waste in the healthcare system …

Health literacy has been recognized as a significant social determinant of health, defined as
the ability to access, understand, appraise, and apply health-related information across …