ERIC Number: EJ1318424
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021
Pages: 9
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1932-5037
EISSN: N/A
Available Date: N/A
Development and Initial Validation of the Refugee Health Literacy Assessment Tool (RHLAT)
Harris, Megan A.; Colvin, Kimberly F.; Lindner, Nora E.; Manganello, Jennifer A.; Mohamed, Liban; Shaw, Andrea V.
American Journal of Health Education, v52 n6 p402-410 2021
Background: Culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) refugees and immigrants in the United States (U.S.) face barriers to accessing health care, and are more likely to have worse health outcomes as it relates to chronic disease. Better understanding health literacy for this population can identify gaps in knowledge, facilitate health education, and improve health outcomes. Purpose: The Refugee Health Literacy Assessment Tool (RHLAT) was developed to improve patient-centered chronic disease management by identifying aspects of health literacy for which individual refugees require additional support. Methods: RHLAT development involved domain identification, item development, expert reviews, and cognitive interviews. Refugee and immigrant patients with uncontrolled diabetes and cardiovascular risk factors were engaged for RHLAT implementation. Results: The tool was valid across different types of interpretation, such as in-person interpreter or over the phone, and revealed a wide range of health literacy in this population. Discussion: The RHLAT was developed and tested with a CALD refugee population. The tool revealed gaps in health literacy that could be addressed by the care team. Translation to Health Education Practice: This study provides a tool that can be used in practice to identify areas for additional health education to assist CALD patients in navigating the U.S. healthcare system.
Descriptors: Refugees, Immigrants, Health, Information Literacy, Knowledge Level, Patients, Chronic Illness, Disease Control, Test Construction, Test Items, Test Validity, Test Reliability, Health Education, Access to Health Care, Self Management, Self Advocacy, Screening Tests
Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: N/A
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers - Location: New York (Syracuse)
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A
Author Affiliations: N/A