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Informal Caregivers' Health Literacy in Lisbon, Portugal: A Profile for Health Promotion Prioritization

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GERIATRICS
卷 7, 期 5, 页码 -

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MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/geriatrics7050092

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health literacy; informal caregivers; nursing; survey; community

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  1. Municipality of Lisbon (Camara Municipal de Lisboa)

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This nurse-led research project aimed to assess informal caregivers' health literacy levels and associated factors in Lisbon county, as well as develop a local-specific health literacy strategy. The survey results showed that the majority of caregivers had sufficient health literacy levels, but had limited health literacy regarding health promotion. Caregivers with low health literacy levels tended to be older, have less education, and have limited knowledge of community resources, leading to decreased wellbeing.
Health literacy (HL) allows people to access, understand and evaluate health information. Informal caregivers' levels of HL may impact long-term care outcomes. 'Informal caregivers' profile in Lisbon county: a health community approach' is a nurse-led research project aiming to assess informal caregivers' health literacy and associated factors in Lisbon county, as well as to foster the development of a local-specific health literacy strategy. A survey to identify a health/social caregiver profile, including questions about HL (HLS-EU-PT), was submitted to a representative sample of carers. Descriptive and bivariate inferential analysis was developed. Informal caregivers' level of HL was mostly sufficient (n = 99, 38%). More than 60% of caregivers have limited HL regarding health promotion. 'Access', 'Appraisal' and 'Use' are the information processing stages with lower mean scores of HL. Carers with low HL levels appear to be older and to have less education, low knowledge of community resources and decreased wellbeing (p < 0.05). A strategy focused on health promotion-related HL through primary care resources can potentially improve caregivers' knowledge, competencies and motivation, as well as health system sustainability. Reported HLS-EU-PT scores deserve special attention. Future work should emphasize the role of HL-associated factors and health outcomes for caregivers and cared-for persons.

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