1Health Literacy

Question 1

What is health literacy

Answer 1

The degree to which individuals have the capacity to understand basic health information

(Ability to read and write at the 5th grade level)

Question 2

At risk population for health literacy

Answer 2

> 65 y/o
Low SES
Non-native speakers
Racial/ethic minorities
Refugees/immigrants
Adults with disability or illness

Question 3

Readability of materials
Vs
Adult literacy

Answer 3

R:
FRY

A:
REALM
TOFHLA

Question 4

FRY readability test

Answer 4

1. Select 3 passages of 100 words each
2. Count # of sentences and syllables
3. Avg number of sentences & syllables
4. Graph to determine grade level

Question 5

REALM (rapid estimate of adult literacy in medicine)`

Answer 5

Pronounce 66 words ranging from fat-impetigo

1 point deducted for each word mis pronounced or a delay in pronouncing

Question 6

TOFHLA (test of functional health literacy in adults)

Answer 6

Health related reading—
Pt reads it—
Will have to insert correct word for 4 choices—
Every 5th to 7th word has been deleted

Question 7

The newest vital sign

Answer 7

Screening tool for low health literacy

Based on ice cream food label
(6 questions, 1 point per question)

Example: what is the total calories if you consume it all

4 servings 250cal each = 1000 in total

Question 8

Equity in health (material you give patients)

Answer 8

Bilingual materials

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