Health literacy of the inland population in mitigation phase 3.2 of the COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal: a descriptive cross-sectional study
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Resumo: | Abstract Background: COVID-19 is a respiratory disease transmitted through respiratory droplets and has a high transmission rate. There is still no effective and approved antiretroviral treatment or vaccine, so preventative measures remain the key to contain this pandemic. Portugal is now in phase 3.2 of the mitigation of COVID-19, with it being imperative to understand the health literacy of our country and prevent a lack of information through community empowerment. Material and Methods: A crosssectional study with a sample from a primary care facility was conducted. We collected demo graphic and epidemiological data and carried out a ques tionnaire by phone call. Descriptive statistics and nonparametric tests were used to assess associations between the independent variables and the level of health literacy. The level of significance was set at p < 0.05. Results: Our sample included 222 subjects (median age 62 years), mostly females (n = 131), undergraduates (n = 193), and with at least 1 risk factor for COVID-19 (n = 144). Overall, younger individuals,females, graduates and the nonrisk group appeared to have higher levels of health literacy, with some exceptions. Conclusions: We observed a well-informed population. However, it being a pandemic situation, our intention was to identify and correct outliers/misconceptions. This work allowed a perspective of the current state/pattern of health literacy as well as its possible predictors. Furthermore, it raised awareness of the relevance of specific communication approaches. Further studies to understand the predictors of health literacy are necessary. |
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Health literacy of the inland population in mitigation phase 3.2 of the COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal: a descriptive cross-sectional studyCOVID-19PandemicSARS-CoV2Health literacyPortugalAbstract Background: COVID-19 is a respiratory disease transmitted through respiratory droplets and has a high transmission rate. There is still no effective and approved antiretroviral treatment or vaccine, so preventative measures remain the key to contain this pandemic. Portugal is now in phase 3.2 of the mitigation of COVID-19, with it being imperative to understand the health literacy of our country and prevent a lack of information through community empowerment. Material and Methods: A crosssectional study with a sample from a primary care facility was conducted. We collected demo graphic and epidemiological data and carried out a ques tionnaire by phone call. Descriptive statistics and nonparametric tests were used to assess associations between the independent variables and the level of health literacy. The level of significance was set at p < 0.05. Results: Our sample included 222 subjects (median age 62 years), mostly females (n = 131), undergraduates (n = 193), and with at least 1 risk factor for COVID-19 (n = 144). Overall, younger individuals,females, graduates and the nonrisk group appeared to have higher levels of health literacy, with some exceptions. Conclusions: We observed a well-informed population. However, it being a pandemic situation, our intention was to identify and correct outliers/misconceptions. This work allowed a perspective of the current state/pattern of health literacy as well as its possible predictors. Furthermore, it raised awareness of the relevance of specific communication approaches. Further studies to understand the predictors of health literacy are necessary.Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública2020-04-01info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/articletext/htmlhttp://scielo.pt/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2504-31452020000200051Portuguese Journal of Public Health v.38 n.2 2020reponame:Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos)instname:Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãoinstacron:RCAAPenghttp://scielo.pt/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2504-31452020000200051Silva,Joana Gomes daSilva,Carla SofiaAlexandre,BárbaraMorgado,Pedroinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess2024-02-06T17:34:30Zoai:scielo:S2504-31452020000200051Portal AgregadorONGhttps://www.rcaap.pt/oai/openaireopendoar:71602024-03-20T02:36:27.337589Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos) - Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãofalse |
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Health literacy of the inland population in mitigation phase 3.2 of the COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal: a descriptive cross-sectional study |
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Health literacy of the inland population in mitigation phase 3.2 of the COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal: a descriptive cross-sectional study |
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Health literacy of the inland population in mitigation phase 3.2 of the COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal: a descriptive cross-sectional study Silva,Joana Gomes da COVID-19 Pandemic SARS-CoV2 Health literacy Portugal |
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Health literacy of the inland population in mitigation phase 3.2 of the COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal: a descriptive cross-sectional study |
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Health literacy of the inland population in mitigation phase 3.2 of the COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal: a descriptive cross-sectional study |
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Health literacy of the inland population in mitigation phase 3.2 of the COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal: a descriptive cross-sectional study |
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Health literacy of the inland population in mitigation phase 3.2 of the COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal: a descriptive cross-sectional study |
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Health literacy of the inland population in mitigation phase 3.2 of the COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal: a descriptive cross-sectional study |
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Silva,Joana Gomes da |
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Silva,Joana Gomes da Silva,Carla Sofia Alexandre,Bárbara Morgado,Pedro |
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Silva,Carla Sofia Alexandre,Bárbara Morgado,Pedro |
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Silva,Joana Gomes da Silva,Carla Sofia Alexandre,Bárbara Morgado,Pedro |
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COVID-19 Pandemic SARS-CoV2 Health literacy Portugal |
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COVID-19 Pandemic SARS-CoV2 Health literacy Portugal |
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Abstract Background: COVID-19 is a respiratory disease transmitted through respiratory droplets and has a high transmission rate. There is still no effective and approved antiretroviral treatment or vaccine, so preventative measures remain the key to contain this pandemic. Portugal is now in phase 3.2 of the mitigation of COVID-19, with it being imperative to understand the health literacy of our country and prevent a lack of information through community empowerment. Material and Methods: A crosssectional study with a sample from a primary care facility was conducted. We collected demo graphic and epidemiological data and carried out a ques tionnaire by phone call. Descriptive statistics and nonparametric tests were used to assess associations between the independent variables and the level of health literacy. The level of significance was set at p < 0.05. Results: Our sample included 222 subjects (median age 62 years), mostly females (n = 131), undergraduates (n = 193), and with at least 1 risk factor for COVID-19 (n = 144). Overall, younger individuals,females, graduates and the nonrisk group appeared to have higher levels of health literacy, with some exceptions. Conclusions: We observed a well-informed population. However, it being a pandemic situation, our intention was to identify and correct outliers/misconceptions. This work allowed a perspective of the current state/pattern of health literacy as well as its possible predictors. Furthermore, it raised awareness of the relevance of specific communication approaches. Further studies to understand the predictors of health literacy are necessary. |
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