Health Literacy and Preventive Health Behaviors Among Hispanics: Path Analysis Approach.

IF 1.2 4区医学 Q3 NURSING

Journal of Transcultural Nursing Pub Date : 2025-05-23 DOI:10.1177/10436596251343786

Ayman Tailakh, Yesenia Portillo, Elizabeth J Winokur

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Abstract

Introduction: Health literacy is crucial for understanding and acting on health information. Inadequate health literacy is associated with poor health outcomes, particularly in underserved groups like Hispanics.

Methods: This descriptive, cross-sectional study explored the relationship between health literacy, demographics, and adherence to preventive health behaviors among Hispanic adults in spring 2021. Participants were recruited through convenience sampling in Southern California. Data were collected using the Newest Vital Sign and a self-administered health survey, with path analysis assessing health literacy and adherence predictors.

Results: Among 149 adults, the model explained 62% of the variance in health literacy and 56.1% in adherence. Higher education (β = .74) and speaking English at home (β = .25) were statistically significant predictors of greater health literacy, which was strongly associated with better adherence (β = .51). Employment status negatively affected adherence (β = -.28, p = .001).

Discussion: Organizational resources, education, and language proficiency are crucial for enhancing health literacy and promoting preventive behaviors. Tailored bilingual programs and educational initiatives should be prioritized to address these disparities.

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健康素养对于理解和根据健康信息采取行动至关重要。健康素养不足与健康状况不佳有关，特别是在西班牙裔等服务不足的群体中。方法：这项描述性横断面研究探讨了2021年春季西班牙裔成年人健康素养、人口统计学和坚持预防性健康行为之间的关系。参与者是在南加州通过方便抽样招募的。使用最新生命体征和自我管理的健康调查收集数据，并通过路径分析评估健康素养和依从性预测因子。结果：在149名成年人中，该模型解释了62%的健康素养差异和56.1%的依从性差异。高等教育（β = 0.74）和在家说英语（β = 0.25）是提高健康素养的统计学显著预测因素，这与更好的依从性密切相关（β = 0.51）。就业状况负向影响依从性（β = -）。28, p = .001)。讨论：组织资源、教育和语言能力对于提高健康素养和促进预防行为至关重要。应优先考虑量身定制的双语课程和教育举措，以解决这些差距。

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Journal of Transcultural Nursing 医学-护理

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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).