Health Literacy Levels of Women Attending a Perinatology Outpatient Clinic for High-Risk Pregnancy Follow-Up

Health literacy is significantly influenced by education level, living place, and economic status. The study emphasizes the necessity of focused health education initiatives, especially for individuals with lower educational attainment and those residing in rural regions. Improving health literacy via efficient communication from medical professionals can benefit expectant mothers and their unborn children by lowering medical expenses and improving health outcomes.

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Cureus
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2024-08-31
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.68267
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Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
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Health Literacy Levels of Women Attending a Perinatology Outpatient Clinic for High-Risk Pregnancy Follow-Up

Mehmet Albayrak, Hilmi Furkan Arslan
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Cureus
Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
0.85
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Health Literacy Levels of Women Attending a Perinatology Outpatient Clinic for High-Risk Pregnancy Follow-Up

Mehmet Albayrak, Hilmi Furkan Arslan
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Abstract

Health literacy is significantly influenced by education level, living place, and economic status. The study emphasizes the necessity of focused health education initiatives, especially for individuals with lower educational attainment and those residing in rural regions. Improving health literacy via efficient communication from medical professionals can benefit expectant mothers and their unborn children by lowering medical expenses and improving health outcomes.

CureusVol. 16(8)
Giresun University (TR)
Quality Education
Openalex Percentile: Top 22%
Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
0.85
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