Health Literacy (HL) & Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQL) Among Minority Men

J Natl Med Assoc. 2018 Apr;110(2):124-129. doi: 10.1016/j.jnma.2017.10.001. Epub 2017 Oct 28.

Abstract

Health literacy remains a key factor in the continuance of health disparities in our society as health related quality of life can be negatively affected by limited health literacy. This study explores how limited health literacy among minority men, attending a community health fair, correlates with their health related quality of life. Findings reflect that minority men who possess lower levels of health literacy experience lower self-reported quality of life. Directions for healthcare providers, community health educators and future research approaches are provided.

Keywords: Community healthfair; Health literacy; Health-related quality of life; Minority men.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Asian / statistics & numerical data
  • Black or African American / statistics & numerical data
  • Educational Status
  • Employment / statistics & numerical data
  • Ethnicity / statistics & numerical data*
  • Health Literacy*
  • Health Status Disparities*
  • Hispanic or Latino / statistics & numerical data
  • Humans
  • Indians, North American / statistics & numerical data
  • Insurance, Health / statistics & numerical data
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Midwestern United States
  • Minority Groups / statistics & numerical data*
  • Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander / statistics & numerical data
  • Quality of Life*
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Young Adult