Wiraphol Phimarn|L. Ritthiya|R. Rungsoongnoen|W. Pattaradulpithuk|Kritsanee Saramunee
Development and Evaluation of a Pictogram for Thai Patients with Low Literate Skills
Mahasarakham University|Mahasarakham University|Mahasarakham University|Mahasarakham University|Mahasarakham University
low literacy important widespread problemdeficiencies basic reading communicating comprehension skills significantly affect ability function daily life particularly effective use medicines patients cannot perform necessary functions health care environment understanding directions label medication packages 1 1990 unesco reported 266 adults world illiterate 349 developing countries 2 illiteracy rate found quite high 30 asia whereas low 1 developed countries 3 thailand report literacy survey illustrated thai people approximately 95 literate 4 thai national statistical institute reported 75 thai people age 50 illiterate 5 level literacy impact health literacy means cognitive social skills individuals gain access understand use promoted health information maintaining good health 6 inadequate health literacy may therefore decrease abilities people understand health informationin addition people low literacy likely difficulties understanding languageinstruction medication labels 67 problem results poor health outcomes high healthcare costs 8910 previous studies reported abilities read 1112 understand medication 13 labels important medication adherenceone way facilitate communication medication information patients literacy skills limited incorporate visual aids graphic symbols pictograms medication labels leaflets 14