Jennifer A. Schlichting|Michael T. Quinn|Loretta Heuer|Cynthia T. Schaefer|Melinda L. Drum|Marshall H. Chin
Provider perceptions of limited health literacy in community health centers
University of Chicago|University of Chicago|University of North Dakota|Migrant Clinicians Network|University of Evansville|University of Chicago|University of Chicago
examine techniques used community health center hc providers care patients limited health literacy lhlsurvey mailed 803 hc providers 10 midwestern states response rate 475 associations variables examined using generalized estimating equations gee models account clustering respondents within hcsthe average provider estimates lhl prevalence among english spanishspeaking patients 4124 meansd 4830 respectively training health literacy likely patients repeat instructions back check understanding or205 p004 likely give health education materials designed patients lhl or280 p00002 providers differed type encouraging patients bring friends family members appointments p002providers estimate lhl highly prevalent hcs use various techniques assist patientstraining health literacy associated increased usage evidencebased techniques assist patients lhl providers levels would likely benefit lhl training providers believe providing health education materials designed specifically patients lhl would helpful