Journal article
A national cross-sectional survey of health literacy of caregivers attending Canadian pediatric emergency departments
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Health literacy assessment is key to better meeting family needs and developing informed strategies to promote positive health outcomes for children. The objective of this study was to describe the health literacy of caregivers who use Canadian pediatric emergency departments and relate it to demographic and visit-specific variables.
METHODS: This study utilized a descriptive, cross-sectional survey design with medical record …
Authors
Rajagopal M; Ali S; Ma K; Yaskina M; Morrison A; Schreiner K; Leung J; Scott S; Beer D; Clerc P
Journal
PLOS ONE, Vol. 19, No. 12,
Publisher
Public Library of Science (PLoS)
DOI
10.1371/journal.pone.0314826
ISSN
1932-6203