Research on health literacy evolution and correlative factors among residents of 15-69 years old in Shanghai during 2008-2015
- VernacularTitle:2008-2015年上海市15～69岁居民健康素养变化趋势及相关因素研究
- Author:
Xin-Feng PAN
1
;
Yuan DING
;
Ya-Fei HU
;
Run-Jie CHEN
;
Xiao-Yu FAN
;
Ming-Kang XIA
;
Yuan XU
;
Shen-Bing GU
Author Information
1. 上海市健康教育所
- Keywords:
Kye words:resident;
health literacy;
health knowledge;
health related skill;
healthy lifestyle
- From:
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine
2016;28(10):697-701
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To understand the current status of health literacy among Shanghai residents, and to provide information for developing health policy and health education intervention strategies. Methods During 2008-2015, residents of 15-69 years old in Shanghai were investigated, with multi-stage stratified random sampling method. Results Annual increase of health literacy among Shanghai residents of 15-69 years old was witnessed, i.e.21.94%in 2015, an increase of 14.97%com-pared with that in 2008.Among three aspects of health literacy, the level of basic health concept and knowledge, and the level of health related skills were higher than the level of health lifestyle and behaviors.Among six types of health issues, except for infectious disease prevention and health informa-tion, the health literacy level of other four health issues were improved significantly.During the past eight years, the health literacy level of all types of people improved.However, the health literacy level among residents in rural area or with low education level was lower than other groups, and was increasing with slower pace. Conclusoin The intervention of health literacy gains obvious benefits , however,intensive intervention is required for residents with lower health literacy .
