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  • Title: Determinants of Low Health Literacy Among Asian-American and Pacific Islanders in California.
    Author: Becerra MB, Becerra BJ, Daus GP, Martin LR.
    Journal: J Racial Ethn Health Disparities; 2015 Jun; 2(2):267-73. PubMed ID: 26863342.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Health literacy is a marker for how patients obtain, comprehend, communicate, and apply complex health information. Few studies exist on determinants of low health literacy among Asian-American and Pacific Islanders. The purpose of this exploratory study was to identify key determinants of low health literacy in this population using the 2007 California Health Interview Survey, a population-based survey. METHODS: Low health literacy was defined as reporting either prescription bottle or written information from the doctor as being "somewhat difficult" or "very difficult" to understand, or reporting having a hard time understanding their doctor. Survey weighted univariate and multivariable regression analyses were conducted. RESULTS: A total of 4045 participants were included in the study, representing 3,156,711 Asian-American and Pacific Islander adults in California. Factors associated with low health literacy were being male, low socioeconomic status, limited English language proficiency, and being foreign born. CONCLUSION: Results of this study highlight the current burden of low health literacy among Asian-American and Pacific Islander population and the associated factors. Targeted public health efforts to improve health literacy are needed among Asian-American and Pacific Islanders.
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