Monideepa B. Becerra|Benjamin J. Becerra|Gem P. Daus|Leslie R. Martin
Determinants of Low Health Literacy Among Asian-American and Pacific Islanders in California
California State University, San Bernardino|Loma Linda University|University of Maryland, College Park|Loma Linda University
health literacy marker patients obtain comprehend communicate apply complex health information studies exist determinants low health literacy among asianamerican pacific islanders purpose exploratory study identify key determinants low health literacy population using 2007 california health interview survey populationbased surveylow health literacy defined reporting either prescription bottle written information doctor somewhat difficult difficult understand reporting hard time understanding doctor survey weighted univariate multivariable regression analyses conducteda total 4045 participants included study representing 3156711 asianamerican pacific islander adults california factors associated low health literacy male low socioeconomic status limited english language proficiency foreign bornresults study highlight current burden low health literacy among asianamerican pacific islander population associated factors targeted public health efforts improve health literacy needed among asianamerican pacific islanders