A Descriptive Study to Determine the Relationship Between Health Literacy Level and Catching COVID-19

Authors : Özgül ÖZKOÇ, Zuhal ÇAYIRTEPE, İnci OKTAY

Pages : 76-88

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Publication Date : 2022-07-31

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Objective: The purpose of this study is to determine whether there is a relationship between Health Literacy level and catching Covid 19 and whether there is a relationship between catching Covid-19 and sociodemographic characteristics. Method: The Quantitative research method was used in this study. Surveys were collected from people aged 18 and over. with a convenience sampling method. The scale`s internal consistency was measured with Cronbach`s alpha test, the correlation between the overall scale and its subdimensions was analyzed with Pearson`s Correlation Coefficient. The relationship between health literacy level and catching Covid-19; and demographic characteristics and catching Covid-19 were measured with a chi-square test. Results: We found a statistically significant relationship between catching Covid-19 and general health literacy level and its two subdimensions insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(prevention of disease, health promotion);. We couldn`t find a statistically significant relationship between healthcare Health Literacy level and catching Covid-19. In addition, there are statistically significant differences in four sociodemographic groups insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(sex, age, education, marital status); in seeing Covid-19. Discussion and Conclusion: Public health policymakers may prevent the spread of infectious and pandemic diseases by increasing the health literacy level of citizens. Decision-makers may prioritize their studies according to sociodemographic differences, especially older and low-educated people.
Keywords : Health literacy, Public Health, Covid 19

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