Health literacy levels and predictors among type 2 diabetes patients in Qatar: An analytical cross-sectional study

Although a high proportion of patients had sufficient health literacy, many still struggled with problematic or inadequate levels, especially those with lower education or complex insulin regimens. Routine health literacy assessment and targeted, culturally appropriate education for high-risk groups should be embedded in diabetes services and national strategies.

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Qatar medical journal
Published
2025-12-03
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https://doi.org/10.5339/qmj.2025.104
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Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
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Health literacy levels and predictors among type 2 diabetes patients in Qatar: An analytical cross-sectional study

Qatar medical journal
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Health literacy levels and predictors among type 2 diabetes patients in Qatar: An analytical cross-sectional study

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Abstract

Although a high proportion of patients had sufficient health literacy, many still struggled with problematic or inadequate levels, especially those with lower education or complex insulin regimens. Routine health literacy assessment and targeted, culturally appropriate education for high-risk groups should be embedded in diabetes services and national strategies.

Qatar medical journalVol. 2025(4)
Qatar Airways (Qatar) (QA), Primary Health Care (QA), Hamad Medical Corporation (QA), University of Sousse (TN)
Quality Education
Openalex Percentile: Top 28%
Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
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