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Adult Education and the Health Literacy of Hispanic Immigrants in the United States
- Source :
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Journal of Latinos and Education . 2017 16(4):314-322. - Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- Discussion on the advantages of integrating health literacy into adult education has primarily been theoretical and conceptual. There is a need for studies that assess the impact of adult education on health literacy. This study implemented a quasi-experimental design to explore whether basic adult instruction may constitute a venue for improving health literacy among Spanish-speaking immigrants. Participants included adults in a High School Equivalency program in a US-Mexico border community who received either a standard GED curriculum or a GED curriculum enhanced with health literacy content. The Short Spanish TOFHLA was used to measure health literacy. While S-TOFHLA scores and health literacy levels improved in all participants, no statistically significant differences were observed across groups. Results are consistent with recommendations supporting adult education as a strategy for improving health literacy.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1534-8431
- Volume :
- 16
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- Journal of Latinos and Education
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- EJ1157729
- Document Type :
- Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/15348431.2016.1247707