Diana Sarokhani, Mandana Sarokhani, Ali Hasanpour Dehkordi, Reza Ghanei Gheshlagh, Moloud Fakhri
Prevalence of obesity and overweight in Iranian students: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism : JPEM
purpose verify association health literacy social determinants selfrated health adults primary health care patients methods observational crosssectional study total 380 patients unified health system context primary health care interviewed sample probabilistic stratified gender age basic health unit health literacy evaluated instrument analysis perception adults understanding health orientations possible difficulties process health literacy scale descriptive association analyses performed pearsons chisquare test p005 results verified majority interviewees belongs classes c1 c2 attended high school complete incomplete regarding selfrated health considered healthy good health predominant perceptions health literacy scale verified patients reported never presenting difficulties situations instrument except understanding written orientations observed association statistical significance better perception health literacy higher educational level economic classification well selfrated good health conclusion statistical association health literacy social determinants selfrated health analyzed adults noteworthy contribution health literacy scale emphasizing perception difficulties everyday health situations necessary develop dialogic relationships build robust communication processes professionals healthcare patients favor health literacy skills