Health literacy and associated factors among adult type 2 diabetic patients in Woldia Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, North-East Ethiopia, 2022
The magnitude of adequate health literacy was low. Ages (18-35) years, ages (36-50) years, being male, not experiencing depression symptoms, not experiencing anxiety, and being literate were significantly associated with adequate health literacy. Health professionals should regularly implement health education programs for diabetic patients and communities, focusing on females, older adults, the illiterate, and those experiencing depression and anxiety.
Authors
- Habtemariam Mulugeta Abate
- Birhanu Desu Tefera (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8055-8826)
- Prem Kumar
- Mitaw Girma
- Wondosen Yimam
- Samuel Anteneah
Institutions
- Wollo University (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2025-02-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1502852
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.82