Prevalence of Limited Health Literacy in the Philippines: First National Survey

• Main Authors: Ma. Carmen C. Tolabing (Author), Kim Carmela D. Co (Author), Ophelia M. Mendoza (Author), Nona Rachel C. Mira (Author), Romeo R. Quizon (Author), Ma. Sandra B. Tempongko (Author), Martin Aaron M. Mamangon (Author), Isabel Teresa O. Salido (Author), Peter W.S. Chang (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SLACK Incorporated, 2022-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Health literacy (HL) is the ability to access, understand, appraise, and apply health information across the three domains of the health continuum: health care, disease prevention, and health promotion. It is needed for people to effectively manage their health. Information on population...