Modifiable predictors of health literacy in working-age adults - a rapid review and meta-analysis

• Main Authors: Hunny Singh (Author), Jonathan Kolschen (Author), Florence Samkange-Zeeb (Author), Tilman Brand (Author), Hajo Zeeb (Author), Benjamin Schüz (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Health literacy comprises the ability to identify, obtain, interpret and act upon health information. Low health literacy is a major risk factor for hospitalizations, use of emergency care and premature mortality among others. Known risk factors for low health literacy such as lo...