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Socio-demographic and behavioral correlates of health literacy: a gender perspective in Ghana

Abstract

Relatively little research has been conducted on the place of health literacy (HL) as an essential mechanism to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal for gender equality (SDG 5) or to enhance its role in SDG 3, good health and well-being, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The present analyses examined the role of socio-economic, health and behavioral factors associated with HL among men and women in the Ashanti Region of Ghana using …

Authors

Amoah PA; Phillips DR

Journal

Women & Health, Vol. 60, No. 2, pp. 123–139

Publisher

Taylor & Francis

Publication Date

February 7, 2020

DOI

10.1080/03630242.2019.1613471

ISSN

0363-0242