Obstetrics & gynaecology
Newborns impacted by moms' lack of health literacy
Healthy mom, healthy baby.
Oct 12, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Have a pandemic plan? Most people did not
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic last year, medical experts have stressed the importance of having a plan in the event of a positive test result. Where should you self-isolate? Do you have personal protective equipment ...
Jun 30, 2021
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Vaccination
Women leaving jail have high vaccine hesitancy, but app drops resistance, boosts health literacy
The United States has the highest population of incarcerated citizens among developed nations. Every year, roughly 2 million women, the majority held in jails, leave incarceration. The COVID-19 pandemic hit jails and correctional ...
Jun 14, 2021
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Health
Adolescence is a window of opportunity for improving health literacy
A study by the University of Southampton has shown its LifeLab program, aimed at improving adolescent health through hands-on learning, significantly increases young people's understanding of what it means to lead a healthy ...
May 11, 2021
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Health
New research investigates relationship between health literacy and self-care
It is important for patients to understand the information they need for making health decisions, yet studies have shown that a large segment of the population lacks the health literacy to do so. Health literacy refers to ...
Feb 3, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Patient-centered care during COVID-19 promoted
The COVID-19 pandemic has diminished people's ability to make in-person, human connections, and such relationships are especially important in health care. However, healthcare organizations can improve connections with their ...
Jan 26, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Study examines health literacy and shared decision-making in prostate cancer screening
New research examines the dynamics between men's health literacy, their discussions with their doctors, and their decisions on whether to get tested for prostate-specific antigen (PSA), a potential marker of prostate cancer. ...
Nov 9, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Why scientists and public health officials need to address vaccine mistrust instead of dismissing it
Recent polls indicate that more than a third of the country has concerns about a vaccine that in all likelihood will be the only reliable way to end to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Oct 30, 2020
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Vaccination
Vaccine refusers are health literate and believe they're pro-science—this just reinforces their view
Australians belonging to the vaccine refusal movement consider themselves a science advocacy group, according to a study published today.
Oct 2, 2020
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Cardiology
Low health literacy tied to worse heart failure outcomes
(HealthDay)—Poor health literacy is associated with worse heart failure outcomes, according to a review published in the June issue of JACC: Heart Failure.
Jul 29, 2020
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