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The Role of Health Literacy in COVID-19 Preventive Behaviors and Infection Risk Perception: Evidence from a Population-Based Sample of Essential Frontline Workers during the Lockdown in the Province of Prato (Tuscany, Italy).
Lastrucci, Vieri; Lorini, Chiara; Del Riccio, Marco; Gori, Eleonora; Chiesi, Fabrizio; Moscadelli, Andrea; Zanella, Beatrice; Boccalini, Sara; Bechini, Angela; Puggelli, Francesco; Berti, Renzo; Bonanni, Paolo; Bonaccorsi, Guglielmo.
  • Lastrucci V; Epidemiology Unit, Meyer Children's University Hospital, Viale Gaetano Pieraccini 24, 50139 Florence, Italy.
  • Lorini C; Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Viale GB Morgagni 48, 50134 Florence, Italy.
  • Del Riccio M; Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Viale GB Morgagni 48, 50134 Florence, Italy.
  • Gori E; Medical Specialization School of Hygiene and Preventive Medicine, University of Florence, Viale GB Morgagni 48, 50134 Florence, Italy.
  • Chiesi F; Medical Specialization School of Hygiene and Preventive Medicine, University of Florence, Viale GB Morgagni 48, 50134 Florence, Italy.
  • Moscadelli A; Medical Specialization School of Hygiene and Preventive Medicine, University of Florence, Viale GB Morgagni 48, 50134 Florence, Italy.
  • Zanella B; Medical Specialization School of Hygiene and Preventive Medicine, University of Florence, Viale GB Morgagni 48, 50134 Florence, Italy.
  • Boccalini S; Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Viale GB Morgagni 48, 50134 Florence, Italy.
  • Bechini A; Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Viale GB Morgagni 48, 50134 Florence, Italy.
  • Puggelli F; Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Viale GB Morgagni 48, 50134 Florence, Italy.
  • Berti R; Management Department, Meyer Children's University Hospital, Viale Gaetano Pieraccini 24, 50139 Florence, Italy.
  • Bonanni P; Department of Prevention, Azienda Sanitaria Locale Toscana Centro, Via Lavarone 3/5, 59100 Prato, Italy.
  • Bonaccorsi G; Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Viale GB Morgagni 48, 50134 Florence, Italy.
Int J Environ Res Public Health ; 18(24)2021 12 19.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1580715
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

The effectiveness of pandemic control measures requires a broad understanding from the population. This study aimed to evaluate the role played by health literacy (HL) in influencing the adherence to COVID-19 preventive measures and risk perception of essential frontline workers during the lockdown period.

METHODS:

A cross-sectional survey was conducted on a population-based sample of frontline workers from Prato Province (Italy). Data on knowledge, attitudes and practices towards COVID-19 preventive measures and risk perception were collected. HL was measured with the HLS-EU-Q6 tool. Multivariate linear regression analyses were performed.

RESULTS:

A total of 751 people participated in this study, and 56% of the sample showed a sufficient level of HL. In the multivariate models, HL resulted in being positively correlated with both knowledge (beta 0.32 for sufficient HL, 0.11 for problematic HL) and attitudes (beta 0.33 for sufficient HL, 0.17 for problematic HL) towards the importance of COVID-19 preventive measures. The HL level was not associated with the adoption of preventive behaviors and COVID-19 risk perception.

CONCLUSIONS:

HL may play a key role in maintaining a high adherence to infection prevention behaviors and may be a factor to take into account in the implementation of public health interventions in pandemic times.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Health Literacy / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Humans Language: English Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijerph182413386

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Health Literacy / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Humans Language: English Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijerph182413386