Abstract Preview
Abstract
|
Title Health literacy knowledge and level for obstetrics and gynecology interns |
|
Type Oral Presentation Only |
|
Theme Global Health Literacy Summit 2021 |
|
Topic Health literacy in professional training and performance (incl Medical / Health Professions Schools, Occupational therapy etc.) |
Authors
|
Main Author Julie LAURENCE1 |
|
Presenting Author Julie LAURENCE1 |
|
Co-Author Elie Azria1 Virginie Ringa2 |
Authors' Institution
|
Department / Institution / Country Paris / University of paris / France1 Paris / INSERM / France2 |
Content
|
Abstract Content (abstracts should be written in Size 11 font, Arial font style) Introduction: Health literacy (HL) is important in public health and healthcare, but is, to our knowledge, very unknown in France. HL is the ability to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services to make appropriate health decisions. Studies have proven that training in HL for medical students improve their capacity of communication with patients. This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge and level in HL for obstetrics and gynaecology (OG) interns in France. Methods: A national online survey was conducted among the 1066 French OG interns from February to June of 2020. It was exploring the concept of HL, and their communication techniques. The last part of survey was testing HL status with Health Literacy Questionnaire (HLQ). Results: The response rate was 21.5% (N=230). Only 6.5% of OG interns were aware of the concept of HL. They seemed also aware of the need for improvement of their communication techniques. 67.4% evaluate themselves as capable of identifying a patient with a low HL level. About HLQ, 96.5% scored a sufficient or high level in HL. The lowest score was for scale 3-Actively managing my health. Conclusion: Even if very few interns have heard of the concept of HL, OG interns have a high level in HL. They feel concerned with low HL related problems, and with the need to enhance communication techniques for their patients. |
Requires Audio or Video system for Presentation?: No
