The relationship between patient activation levels and health literacy levels of hypertension patients in a family health centre in Turkey

The study found a link between patient activism and health literacy among people with hypertension. It is recommended that efforts be made to improve health literacy to strengthen patient activism in managing the condition.

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BMC Health Services Research
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2025-12-20
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-025-13800-8
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Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
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The relationship between patient activation levels and health literacy levels of hypertension patients in a family health centre in Turkey

Özcan Aygün, Mine Topcu
BMC Health Services Research
Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
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The relationship between patient activation levels and health literacy levels of hypertension patients in a family health centre in Turkey

Özcan Aygün, Mine Topcu
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Abstract

The study found a link between patient activism and health literacy among people with hypertension. It is recommended that efforts be made to improve health literacy to strengthen patient activism in managing the condition.

BMC Health Services ResearchVol. 26(1)
Muğla University (TR)
Openalex Percentile: Top 42%
Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
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