Hygeia Grace C. Agosto|Marla Vina A. Briones|Maylin C. Palatino
Correlates of Health Literacy among Filipinos aged 50-70 years old Belonging to Low-Income Families in a Selected Community
University of the Philippines Manila|University of the Philippines Manila|University of the Philippines Manila
objective number studies worldwide shown health literacy vital improvement health status individuals well effective implementation health programs philippines however data regarding level health literacy among filipino adults yet gathered study aimed describe health literacy level determine correlates health literacy among filipino adults aged 50 70 years old belonging lower socioeconomic class selected communityx0d methods analytical crosssectional study conducted utilizing data study briones et al 2015 among selected filipino adults barangay pasig cityx0d results ninetyfour percent study participants problematicinadequate health literacy level factors found statistically associated problematic inadequate health literacy high school level education able visit medical doctor past 12 months nonetheless selfemployed made individual less likely problematicinadequate health literacyx0d conclusions high proportion individuals problematicinadequate health literacy among 50 70 years old study area socioeconomic characteristics educational attainment healthcare access shown associated individuals level health literacy despite extensive health information available public level health literacy still remained poor indicates need evaluate said information easily accessed understood appraised applied individuals make sound health decisions