Health Literacy among Older Adults during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study in an Urban Community in Thailand

Health Literacy among Older Adults during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study in an Urban Community in Thailand

This study assessed health literacy (HL) and its associated factors among older adults during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. This cross-sectional study included older adults in urban communities in Thailand. We randomly selected a total of 421 older adults and performed multiple l...

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Published in:Annals of geriatric medicine and research Vol. 25; no. 4; pp. 309 - 317
Main Authors: Pechrapa, Kirada, Yodmai, Korravarn, Kittipichai, Wirin, Charupoonpol, Phithaya, Suksatan, Wanich
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Korea (South) Korean Geriatrics Society 01-12-2021
Korea Geriatrics Society
대한노인병학회
Subjects:
covid-19
frail eldery
health literacy
health promotion
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COVID-19
Health literacy
Health promotion
Frail eldery
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Summary:This study assessed health literacy (HL) and its associated factors among older adults during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. This cross-sectional study included older adults in urban communities in Thailand. We randomly selected a total of 421 older adults and performed multiple logistic regression analyses. The average age of the respondents was 70.0±7.1 years. Most respondents were female, married, had a low education level (primary school or lower), were unemployed, and had sufficient income. We observed nonproficient and proficient HL levels in 56.1% and 43.9% of respondents, respectively. The factors influencing HL included attending healthcare services at a tertiary hospital, good accessibility to COVID-19 prevention materials and health information, and provision of a high level of social support from neighbors and health personnel. The results of our study provide important information on the outcome of accessibility and social support among older adults in an urban community during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, access to health services, prevention equipment, and information was important for people at risk of HL and helped promote good behaviors.
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http://www.e-agmr.org/journal/view.php?doi=10.4235/agmr.21.0090
ISSN:2508-4798
2508-4909
DOI:10.4235/agmr.21.0090