Health literacy: Among some groups of Vietnames

Abstract

      The health literacy is a new concept in the world and in Vietnam so far no studies regarding this field. The study aims to bring out the first picture of health literacy on Vietnamese, give recommendation for further research. The cross-sectional survey was conducted with the participation of 966 people at Chi Linh, Hai Duong and 3 universities in Hanoi in 2014. The questionnaire tool with scales HLS-Asia is validated and used. Results showed that 67.9% of people lack of health litaracy. In addition, the factors affacting health literacy were regions, education levels, economic status and access to medical information by using linear regression analysis statistic. To enhance health literacy in Vietnam the more quantitative and qualitative studies should be conducted to better understanding of HL general and on each domains.