Epidemiology of Health Literacy

Uses

Evidence quality

Highlighted claims

• No systematic review has previously measured general health literacy prevalence across the full spectrum of blue-collar sectors. — Prevalence of limited health literacy in blue-collar workers: a systematic review protocol
• A 2011 survey across eight European countries found limited health literacy prevalence rates ranging from 26% to 62%. — Prevalence of limited health literacy in blue-collar workers: a systematic review protocol
• The only prior relevant systematic review, from 2018, focused on health literacy interventions for farmers and did not report aggregate health literacy scores using standardised measures. — Prevalence of limited health literacy in blue-collar workers: a systematic review protocol
• The WHO's 9th Global Conference on Health Promotion identified workplace health literacy promotion as a priority for decent work and economic growth. — Prevalence of limited health literacy in blue-collar workers: a systematic review protocol
• Prior research on health literacy in blue-collar workers is fragmented, with small sample sizes, heterogeneous designs, and a focus on specific sub-domains rather than general health literacy. — Prevalence of limited health literacy in blue-collar workers: a systematic review protocol