An investigation on health literacy and its influencing factors among urban and rural residents in Lishui City
- VernacularTitle:丽水市城乡居民健康素养水平及相关因素研究
- Author:
Hai-Fang ZHANG
1
;
Shao-Lin MEI
;
Yong-Liang LEI
;
Sen-Rong ZHANG
;
Dan YOU
;
Hua MENG
;
Guo-Yue QIAN
Author Information
1. 丽水市疾病预防控制中心
- Keywords:
Health literacy;
Resident;
Current status;
Investigation;
Monitoring
- From:
Journal of Preventive Medicine
2015;(1):36-39
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To understand the status of health literacy among residents in Lishui City,and to analyze its influencing factors. Methods Multistage stratified cluster sampling was used to recruit 2 813 residents aged 15 to 69 years old. Influencing factors of health literacy were also analyzed by logistic regression. Results A total of 2 071 valid questionnaires were collected. The general health literacy rate among residents was 15. 25%,and the standardized rate was 16. 26%. The proportion of residents with basic knowledge and health concept,healthy lifestyle and behavior and health related skills were 19. 33%,8. 63% and 22. 99% respectively. The proportion of scientific view,prevention of infectious disease,prevention of chronic disease,safety and emergency treatment,acquisition of basic health care and information were 42. 69%, 29. 43%, 9. 11%, 53. 31%, 18. 29% and 24. 81% respectively. Logistic regression showed that education,occupation and income were the influencing factors of health literacy. Conclusion It is important to improve the health literacy of residents in Lishui City. Education,occupation and income were associated with health literacy.