Health literacy of patients with chronic kidney disease in the northeastern semiarid

Authors

  • Eduardo Antonio Sartori Alho Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco (UNIVASF), campus Paulo Afonso, Bahia, Brasil.
  • Luana Cangussú Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco (UNIVASF), campus Paulo Afonso, Bahia, Brasil.
  • Anekécia Silva Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco (UNIVASF), campus Paulo Afonso, Bahia, Brasil.
  • Diogo Fonsêca Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco (UNIVASF), campus Paulo Afonso, Bahia, Brasil.
  • Johnnatas Lopes Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco (UNIVASF), campus Paulo Afonso, Bahia, Brasil.
  • Adirlene Tenorio Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco (UNIVASF), campus Paulo Afonso, Bahia, Brasil.
  • Matheus Lopes Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco (UNIVASF), campus Paulo Afonso, Bahia, Brasil. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3719-4131

Keywords:

Literacy, Chronic noncommunicable disease, Dialysis, Self care, Health education

Abstract

Objective: To assess the health literacy level of individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Method: Cross-sectional study developed through the application of sociodemographic and health literacy measurement questionnaires SAHLPA-18 and S-TOFHLA. Results: 92 individuals participated, most of whom were male, aged between 40 and 60 years, with low educational and economic level. It was found that 77% and 65% did not have an adequate level of literacy, according to the SAHLPA-18 and S-TOFHLA respectively. It was evidenced that factors such as increasing age (p<0.0001), worse economic class (p=0.02), and less education (p<0.02) were associated with inadequate health literacy. Conclusion: The data presented reflect the deficiency exposed by chronic kidney patients regarding the domain of skills to deal with decisions in the context of CKD follow-up. Therefore, these data reveal a worrying situation since CKD demands an active participation of the individual, including self-management and prevention of its complications. Understanding these limitations can contribute to the adequacy of health services in this region.

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Published

2023-09-29

How to Cite

Sartori Alho, E. A. ., Cangussú, L., Silva, A., Fonsêca, D., Lopes, J., Tenorio, A., & Lopes, M. (2023). Health literacy of patients with chronic kidney disease in the northeastern semiarid. Revista Brasileira De Ciências Da Saúde, 27(3). Retrieved from https://periodicos.ufpb.br/ojs2/index.php/rbcs/article/view/64429

Issue

Vol. 27 No. 3 (2023): Edição de Setembro de 2023

Section

Artigo de Pesquisa

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