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Comparison Of Health Literacy Of National Minorities

Table 1:

Health Literacy Factors N Min Max X ¯ s
I know and understand the symptoms and signs of the disease I have faced so far. SLO* 111 2 5 3.96 0.77
IT** 75 1 5 3.99 0.92
I know and understand the factors of a healthy lifestyle. SLO* 111 1 5 4.41 0.69
IT** 75 3 5 4.35 0.63
I know and understand my role in preventing illness and improving my health. SLO* 111 1 5 4.24 0.74
IT** 75 2 5 4.35 0.69
The instructions for taking medicines are written in a way that they can be read and understood. SLO* 111 1 5 3.75 1.00
IT** 75 1 5 3.83 1.20
I understand well the information leaflets on healthcare that I receive in healthcare institutions. SLO* 111 1 5 3.98 0.86
IT** 75 1 5 4.03 0.96
I find it difficult to understand the instructions I receive for preparing for various examinations. SLO* 111 1 5 3.44 1.18
IT** 75 1 5 3.55 1.15
As it is hard for me to understand the information I receive from healthcare professionals, I find it difficult to understand my health status. SLO* 111 1 5 3.70 1.01
IT** 75 1 5 3.64 1.19
I need to ask family members, friends, or other acquaintances to help me understand medical documentation. SLO* 111 1 5 2.76 1.29
IT** 75 1 5 2.73 1.32
I fully understand the instructions that accompany different prescription drugs. SLO* 111 1 5 3.71 1.01
IT** 75 1 5 3.72 1.20
I know in which medical institutions I can receive specific health services. SLO* 111 1 5 3.50 0.99
IT** 75 1 5 3.53 1.14
I do well in the health system. SLO* 111 1 5 2.86 0.89
IT** 75 1 5 3.00 1.26
Due to incomprehension of the instructions given by healthcare professionals, I miss the scheduled appointments for using healthcare services. SLO* 111 1 5 4.14 0.94
IT** 75 1 5 3.79 1.22
I have difficulty adapting to health facilities by myself. SLO* 111 1 5 3.59 1.00
IT** 75 1 5 3.72 1.18
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