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Using Focus Groups To Explore Health Literacy And Health Numeracy In Hispanic Adults Living In Northeast Texas, Cheryl Cooper
Using Focus Groups To Explore Health Literacy And Health Numeracy In Hispanic Adults Living In Northeast Texas, Cheryl Cooper
Cheryl Cooper
The article discusses the pilot study focusing on the health numeracy and health literacy in Hispanic adults in Northeast Texas. It presents the individuals with limited health-related numeracy and literacy skills which forgo preventive care, seeking care and higher rates of preventable hospitalization in the U.S. It also notes on the significant implications on the lack of understanding on medical illness which could result to higher complications of patients.