While socioeconomic disparities are among the most fundamental causes of health
disparities, socioeconomic status (SES) does not impact health directly. One of the potential …

Background: The importance of health literacy (HL) in health promotion is increasingly clear
and acknowledged globally, especially when addressing noncommunicable diseases. This …

Background Health literacy may constitute a modifiable determinant of health behaviour and
affect cardiovascular disease prevention. This study investigates the associations between …

Objectives: The objectives of this review were: i) to identify and synthesize the best available
evidence on the effectiveness on health-related outcomes of health literacy interventions for …

Individuals with a lower education level frequently have unhealthier behaviors than
individuals with a higher education level, but the pathway is not fully understood. The aim of …

Background eHealth literacy is gaining importance for maintaining and promoting health.
Studies have found that individuals with high eHealth literacy are more likely to adopt …

Objectives: To examine relationships among health literacy, self-efficacy, food label use, and
dietary quality in young adults aged 18-29. Methods: Health literacy, self-efficacy, food label …

Background Health literacy is a multi-dimensional concept comprising a range of cognitive,
affective, social, and personal skills and attributes. This paper describes the research and …

Background: Health care systems in many low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) face
considerable challenges in providing high-quality, affordable, and universally accessible …

Objective: Observed variation in health behavior may be attributable to socio-structural
variables that represent inequality. We tested the hypothesis that variability related to socio …