Young, Louise (2015) Education and health literacy. In: Birks, Melanie, Chapman, Ysanne B., and Davis, Jenny, (eds.) Professional and Therapeutic Communication. Oxford University Press, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, pp. 261-285.

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Abstract

[Extract] The concept of literacy has changed over the years. In previous centuries, people were considered literate if they could write or sign their name, while more recent definitions include whether they can read and write (Boudard & Jones 2003). As education has become more widespread, UNESCO has defined literacy as having completed four or five years of schooling (UNESCO 2004). However this last criterion is an imprecise measure as natural talent, motivation, work ethic and variations in education quality affect education level in many ways. Health literacy has been mentioned in the literature for over 40 years (Nutbeam 2000). This chapter explores concepts of literacy and their relevance to communication in health professional practice.

Item ID:	41558
Item Type:	Book Chapter (Teaching Material)
ISBN:	978-0-19-559106-4
Related URLs:	http://researchonline.jcu.edu.au/41508/
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Date Deposited:	10 Mar 2016 23:40
FoR Codes:	11 MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES > 1117 Public Health and Health Services > 111799 Public Health and Health Services not elsewhere classified @ 100%
SEO Codes:	92 HEALTH > 9299 Other Health > 929999 Health not elsewhere classified @ 100%
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