Validation of the short assessment of health literacy for spanish-speaking adults test in Chile

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dc.contributor.authorMonsalves, M. J.
dc.contributor.authorManalich, J.
dc.contributor.authorFuentes, E.
dc.date.accessioned2020-01-12T02:22:30Z
dc.date.available2020-01-12T02:22:30Z
dc.date.issued2016
dc.description.abstractBackground: Health literacy is defined as the degree to which individuals obtain, process and understand basic health information and services. It is necessary to make appropriate decisions about their health. Evidence has shown that the level of health literacy is critical to the prognosis of chronic diseases. The Short Assessment of Health Literacy for Spanish-speaking Adults (SAHLSA-50) is a short and simple health literacy adult assessment. Aim: To determine the validity and reliability indicators of SAHLSA-50 in Chilean adults. Material and Methods: The survey was applied to 84 older adults living in high and low income neighborhoods. Results: The survey had an adequate construct validity and reliability, its Comparative Fit Index was 0.93, its Tucker-Lewis index was 0.927 and its Root Mean Square Error of Approximation was 0.044. "Close fit" was not statistically significant (p = 0.828). Reliability was estimated by K-Richardson, which reported a good outcome (0.9255). Despite the good global indicators obtained, it is necessary to pay attention to some items that would fail to explain the "Health literacy" construct or were beyond the parameters of difficulty and discrimination proposed by the authors of the test. Conclusions: We propose this test as a useful tool to assess health literacy in the adult population in Chile. Its use and incorporation into local research can be especially recommended in the areas of education and health promotion.
dc.format.extent6 páginas
dc.fuente.origenFacultad de Medicina
dc.identifier.doi10.4067/S0034-98872016000500008
dc.identifier.issn0034-9887
dc.identifier.urihttps://repositorio.uc.cl/handle/11534/27238
dc.issue.numeroNo. 5
dc.language.isoes
dc.pagina.final610
dc.pagina.inicio604
dc.revistaRevista Medica De Chilees_ES
dc.subjectHealth Educationes_ES
dc.subjectHealth Literacyes_ES
dc.subjectHealth Promotiones_ES
dc.subjectitem response theoryes_ES
dc.subjectGeneral & Internal Medicinees_ES
dc.subject.ddc610
dc.subject.deweyMedicina y saludes_ES
dc.titleValidation of the short assessment of health literacy for spanish-speaking adults test in Chilees_ES
dc.typeartículo
dc.volumenVol. 144
sipa.codpersvinculados1013849
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