Factors Influencing Health Literacy Among Migrants in Taiwan.

IF 1.2 4区医学 Q3 NURSING

Journal of Transcultural Nursing Pub Date : 2024-11-29 DOI:10.1177/10436596241301397

Ewa Zuzanna Krzyż, Anggie Pradana Putri, Hung-Ru Lin

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Abstract

Introduction: With increasing migration from the Asian countries, enhancing migrant health literacy in Taiwan is crucial. This study addresses a significant gap in health literacy research, particularly concerning immigrants of both genders and from diverse countries. Its purpose is to assess health literacy levels among migrants and identify associated factors to provide a comprehensive understanding of this issue.

Methods: This quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted between December 2022 and January 2024, involving first-generation migrants aged above 20 years. Data were collected anonymously using the HLS-EU-Q47 questionnaire, available in English, Vietnamese, and Indonesian.

Results: Participants, mainly of Asian background, generally had low health literacy. Significant factors associated with higher health literacy included marital status, father's education, employment, health care training, transportation usage, ability to pay medical fees, income, and household arrangements. Educational courses and health seminars also improved health literacy.

Discussion: The findings highlight the need for targeted interventions to enhance health literacy among migrants, considering demographic and socioeconomic factors.

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影响台湾外来人口健康素养之因素。

这项研究解决了健康素养研究中的一个重大差距，特别是涉及男女移民和来自不同国家的移民。其目的是评估移徙者的卫生知识普及水平，确定相关因素，以便全面了解这一问题。方法：本定量横断面研究于2022年12月至2024年1月进行，涉及20岁以上的第一代移民。使用HLS-EU-Q47问卷匿名收集数据，问卷以英语、越南语和印度尼西亚语提供。结果：参与者主要为亚洲人，健康素养普遍较低。与较高的健康素养相关的重要因素包括婚姻状况、父亲的教育、就业、保健培训、交通使用、支付医疗费用的能力、收入和家庭安排。教育课程和卫生研讨会也提高了卫生知识素养。讨论：研究结果强调，考虑到人口和社会经济因素，有必要采取有针对性的干预措施，提高移民的卫生素养。

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Journal of Transcultural Nursing 医学-护理

CiteScore

4.60

自引率

4.80%

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审稿时长

>12 weeks

期刊介绍： Journal of Transcultural Nursing (TCN) is a peer-reviewed journal that offers nurses, educators, researchers, and practitioners theoretical approaches and current research findings that have direct implications for the delivery of culturally congruent health care and for the preparation of health care professionals who will provide that care. This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).