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Health numeracy and health literacy within the context of management of patients with human immunodeficiency virus

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: : Health literacy, although an important topic in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), often eclipses health numeracy, which may be equally important for those living with this disease. Health numeracy is the knowledge and application of numerical concepts in health decisions. In our synthesis of the literature, the emerging concept of health numeracy in relation to HIV disease management is reviewed within the context of health literacy. Specifically, we examine health literacy and numeracy by gender, race, education, and age group. From this synthesis, we identify practical implications of health numeracy related to HIV. Keywords: health literacy, health numeracy, human immunodeficiency virus, acquired immune deficiency syndrome, medication adherence

Source: Nursing Research and Reviews

DOI: 10.2147/nrr.s37548

Authors: C. Ann Gakumo, David Vance, Linda Moneyham, Joy P Deupree, Carlos Estrada

Institutions: Veterans Health Administration, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham VA Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Health Literacy and Information Accessibility

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,806