Noora Hirvonen|Heidi Enwald|Anne?Kathrin Mayer|Raija Korpelainen|Riitta Pyky|Tuire Salonurmi|Markku J. Savolainen|Cathrine T. Nengomasha|Ruth M. Abankwah|Wilhelm Uutoni|Raimo Niemelä|Maija?Leena Huotari
Screening everyday health information literacy among four populations
University of Oulu|Åbo Akademi University|Oulu University Hospital|University of Oulu|Åbo Akademi University|Oulu University Hospital|German Insurance Association|Oulu University Hospital|University of Oulu|Oulu Deaconess Institute|Oulu Deaconess Institute|University of Oulu|Oulu University Hospital|University of Oulu|Oulu University Hospital|University of Oulu|University of Namibia|University of Namibia|University of Namibia|University of Oulu|Oulu University Hospital|University of Oulu|Oulu University Hospital
abstract background people face varying obstacles interacting health information everyday lives objectives study aims examine applicability multidimensional everyday health information literacy ehil screening tool detecting people challenges accessing understanding evaluating using health information everyday situations methods previously collected ehil screening tool data finnish upper secondary school students n 217 finnish young men n 1450 finnish adults increased risk metabolic syndrome n 559 namibian university students n 271 reanalysed examine factorial structure tool compare groups statistical analyses included exploratory factor analyses calculation mean factor scores oneway analysis variance results three factor structure awareness access assessment screening tool supported based finnish samples however namibian data follow similar structure significant differences groupwise factor scores discovered discussion findings suggest multidimensional ehil screening tool used pointing areas individuals groups may need support conclusion tool may useful health information library services workers counselling educating public