Health literacy and syphilis knowledge: findings from a national survey of U.S. women of reproductive age

This study highlights the connection between health literacy and syphilis knowledge. It emphasizes the need for integrated health education that targets knowledge and literacy, especially among younger and marginalized groups. Incorporating health literacy and syphilis education into sexual health strategies could improve prevention and reduce disparities in syphilis rates among women of reproductive age and racially marginalized populations.

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BMC Public Health
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2025-12-13
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-25506-x
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Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
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Health literacy and syphilis knowledge: findings from a national survey of U.S. women of reproductive age

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Health literacy and syphilis knowledge: findings from a national survey of U.S. women of reproductive age

Deidre Hurse, Boyun Kim, Elisa M. Ghezzi, Kyeorda Kemp
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Abstract

This study highlights the connection between health literacy and syphilis knowledge. It emphasizes the need for integrated health education that targets knowledge and literacy, especially among younger and marginalized groups. Incorporating health literacy and syphilis education into sexual health strategies could improve prevention and reduce disparities in syphilis rates among women of reproductive age and racially marginalized populations.

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Openalex Percentile: Top 43%
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