While socioeconomic disparities are among the most fundamental causes of health
disparities, socioeconomic status (SES) does not impact health directly. One of the potential …

Objectives: The objectives of this review were: i) to identify and synthesize the best available
evidence on the effectiveness on health-related outcomes of health literacy interventions for …

Ziel Im Mittelpunkt des Artikels stehen neue Befunde zur Gesundheitskompetenz (GK), die
einen Vergleich der GK der Bevölkerung in Deutschland vor dem Ausbruch der Corona …

Background Health literacy concerns the ability of citizens to meet the complex demands of
health in modern society. Data on the distribution of health literacy in general populations …

Background: Health literacy concerns the capacities of people to meet the complex
demands of health in modern society. In spite of the growing attention for the concept among …

Background Persons with low health literacy have difficulty dealing with the health care
system and understanding health-related information. Studies from multiple countries have …

Background Health literacy is of increasing importance in public health research. It is a
necessary pre-condition for the involvement in decisions about health and health care and …

Abstract Background In the United States, disparities in health literacy parallel disparities in
health outcomes. Our research contributes to how diverse indicators of social inequalities …

We aim to evaluate the associations between digital health literacy (DHL) related to COVID-
19 and online information-seeking behavior among university students. Methods: A total of …

Background While the association between inadequate health literacy and adverse health
outcomes has been well documented, less is known about the impact of health literacy on …