Health Literacy and Numeracy in Self-monitoring of Capillary Glycemia: A Systematic Review of Mixed Methods.

IF 2.4 Q3 ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM

Current diabetes reviews Pub Date : 2025-01-09 DOI:10.2174/0115733998344984241203070203

Luis Angel Cendejas Medina, Maria Girlane Sousa Albuquerque Brandão, Glaubervania Alves Lima, Maria Lucia Zanetti, Ana Emília Pace, Maria Del Pilar Serrano Gallardo, Juana Mercedes Gutierrez Valverde, Brena Shellem Bessa de Oliveira, Francisca Elisangela Teixeira Lima, Carla Regina de Souza Teixeira

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Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study was to synthesize scientific evidence on the influence of health literacy and numerical knowledge on self-monitoring of capillary blood glucose.

Methods: Adhering to the PRISMA guidelines and the principles of the Joanna Briggs Institute, a comprehensive search was conducted across multiple databases, including CINAHL, Cochrane, Embase, LILACS, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar, OPENGREY, and NDLTD. The review included studies published in any language that examined the relationship between HL, numeracy, and SMBG.

Results: A total of 12 studies met the inclusion criteria. These studies utilized various assessment tools, such as the Brief Test of Functional Health Literacy in Adults (B-TOFHLA) and the Diabetes Numeracy Test (DNT-15), to evaluate health literacy and numeracy levels. The findings revealed a significant association between adequate HL and numeracy and improved SMBG practices. Specifically, individuals with sufficient health literacy were more likely to monitor their blood glucose levels regularly and make appropriate treatment adjustments based on their readings.

Conclusion: The results indicated that numeracy skills and health literacy are critical determinants of effective SMBG, influencing the frequency and accuracy of self-care practices in diabetes management. These findings highlight the urgent need for educational interventions tailored to enhance these skills, which could lead to improved health outcomes for individuals with diabetes.

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自我监测毛细血管血糖的健康素养和算术能力：混合方法的系统回顾。

目的：探讨健康素养和数值知识对自我监测毛细血管血糖的影响。方法：遵循PRISMA指南和Joanna Briggs Institute的原则，在CINAHL、Cochrane、Embase、LILACS、PubMed、Scopus、Web of Science、谷歌Scholar、OPENGREY、NDLTD等多个数据库中进行全面检索。该综述包括了以任何语言发表的研究，这些研究考察了HL、计算能力和SMBG之间的关系。结果：共有12项研究符合纳入标准。这些研究利用各种评估工具，如成人功能健康素养简要测试（B-TOFHLA）和糖尿病算术测试（DNT-15），来评估健康素养和算术水平。研究结果揭示了充分的HL与计算能力和改进的SMBG实践之间的显著关联。具体而言，具有足够健康素养的个体更有可能定期监测血糖水平，并根据读数做出适当的治疗调整。结论：结果表明，计算技能和健康素养是有效SMBG的关键决定因素，影响糖尿病管理中自我保健实践的频率和准确性。这些发现强调了迫切需要量身定制的教育干预措施来提高这些技能，这可能会改善糖尿病患者的健康状况。

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Current diabetes reviews ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM-

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期刊介绍： Current Diabetes Reviews publishes frontier reviews on all the latest advances on diabetes and its related areas e.g. pharmacology, pathogenesis, complications, epidemiology, clinical care, and therapy. The journal"s aim is to publish the highest quality review articles dedicated to clinical research in the field. The journal is essential reading for all researchers and clinicians who are involved in the field of diabetes.