Factors related with Health Literacy in Asian Immigrant Women in Korea
Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing
;
: 377-387, 2013.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-86838
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this study is to identify health literacy levels of Asian immigrant women in Korea and factors related with health literacy in them among other sociodemographic characteristics.METHODS:
Data were drawn from 671 immigrant women who came from China, Vietnam, the Philippines, and other Asian countries (M age=28.1+/-5.89) using REALM-R, which consisted of 8 medical words and was translated into Korean (score range 0~8). Data were analyzed using SPSS/WIN 20.0 program for descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, Scheffe test and multiple regression.RESULTS:
The average score of health literacy was 5.0+/-2.61. Time since immigration, country of origin, education level, and Korean language proficiency significantly predicted levels of health literacy in Asian immigrant women (adjusted R square=.200, p<.001).CONCLUSION:
When health care professionals provide health care services and health education, they should consider levels of health literacy and factors related with health literacy in Asian immigrant women.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Philippines
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Vietnam
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China
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Health Education
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Delivery of Health Care
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Asian People
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Education
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Emigration and Immigration
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Emigrants and Immigrants
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Health Literacy
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing
Year:
2013
Type:
Article
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