Validation of the Spanish version of the Health Literacy Survey (HLS19-Q12) in secondary care specialty consultations
McCaskill, A. ; Gasch-Gallen, A. (Universidad de Zaragoza) ; Montero-Marco, J.
Resumen: Objectives
This study sought to validate the HLS19-Q12 in Spain and in the Spanish language, as well as describe the sociodemographic profile and the general health literacy of the study population.
Study design
Descriptive cross-sectional.
Methods
Factor analysis and Cronbach's alpha were used to validate the Spanish version of the HLS19-Q12. Health literacy scores and associated categories were calculated using the scale factsheet, and the patient population sociodemographic profile was determined using frequency analysis.
Results
The HLS19-Q12 used in Spain in the Spanish language was found to be both valid and reliable (Cronbach's alpha = 0.87). The sociodemographic profile was primarily male and aged, and the majority of patients were of Spanish origin and had diabetes. General patient health literacy was limited, with 60% of participants having general health literacy categorized as inadequate or problematic, and 40 % sufficient or excellent.
Conclusions
This study validated the HLS19-Q12 in Spain, created a sociodemographic profile of the sample population, and calculated their health literacy scores. This contribution provides another valuable validated tool and associated data to the increasingly important field of health literacy.
Idioma: Inglés
DOI: 10.1016/j.puhe.2024.09.022
Año: 2024
Publicado en: PUBLIC HEALTH 237 (2024), 116-121
ISSN: 0033-3506
Factor impacto JCR: 3.2 (2024)
Categ. JCR: PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH rank: 90 / 419 = 0.215 (2024) - Q1 - T1
Categ. JCR: PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH rank: 90 / 419 = 0.215 (2024) - Q1 - T1
Factor impacto SCIMAGO: 1.224 - Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1) - Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1)
Tipo y forma: Article (Published version)
Área (Departamento): Área Enfermería (Dpto. Fisiatría y Enfermería)
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This study sought to validate the HLS19-Q12 in Spain and in the Spanish language, as well as describe the sociodemographic profile and the general health literacy of the study population.
Study design
Descriptive cross-sectional.
Methods
Factor analysis and Cronbach's alpha were used to validate the Spanish version of the HLS19-Q12. Health literacy scores and associated categories were calculated using the scale factsheet, and the patient population sociodemographic profile was determined using frequency analysis.
Results
The HLS19-Q12 used in Spain in the Spanish language was found to be both valid and reliable (Cronbach's alpha = 0.87). The sociodemographic profile was primarily male and aged, and the majority of patients were of Spanish origin and had diabetes. General patient health literacy was limited, with 60% of participants having general health literacy categorized as inadequate or problematic, and 40 % sufficient or excellent.
Conclusions
This study validated the HLS19-Q12 in Spain, created a sociodemographic profile of the sample population, and calculated their health literacy scores. This contribution provides another valuable validated tool and associated data to the increasingly important field of health literacy.
Idioma: Inglés
DOI: 10.1016/j.puhe.2024.09.022
Año: 2024
Publicado en: PUBLIC HEALTH 237 (2024), 116-121
ISSN: 0033-3506
Factor impacto JCR: 3.2 (2024)
Categ. JCR: PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH rank: 90 / 419 = 0.215 (2024) - Q1 - T1
Categ. JCR: PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH rank: 90 / 419 = 0.215 (2024) - Q1 - T1
Factor impacto SCIMAGO: 1.224 - Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1) - Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1)
Tipo y forma: Article (Published version)
Área (Departamento): Área Enfermería (Dpto. Fisiatría y Enfermería)
You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use. You may not use the material for commercial purposes. If you remix, transform, or build upon the material, you may not distribute the modified material. Exportado de SIDERAL (2025-09-22-14:50:04)
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