In:
Diabetes Care, American Diabetes Association, Vol. 27, No. 2 ( 2004-02-01), p. 331-334
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE—We investigated the association between functional health literacy and markers of pregnancy preparedness in women with pregestational diabetes. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS—English- and Spanish-speaking pregnant women with pregestational diabetes were recruited. Women completed the Test of Functional Health Literacy in Adults (TOFHLA) short form and a questionnaire. A TOFHLA score of ≤30 was defined as low functional health literacy. RESULTS—Of 74 women participating in the study, 16 (22%) were classified as having low functional health literacy. Compared with women with adequate health literacy, those with low health literacy were significantly more likely to have an unplanned pregnancy (P = 0.02) and significantly less likely to have either discussed pregnancy ahead of time with an endocrinologist or obstetrician (P = 0.01) or taken folic acid (P = 0.001). CONCLUSIONS—The results of this study suggest that low functional health literacy among women with pregestational diabetes is associated with several factors that may adversely impact birth outcomes.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0149-5992
,
1935-5548
DOI:
10.2337/diacare.27.2.331
Language:
English
Publisher:
American Diabetes Association
Publication Date:
2004
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1490520-6
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441231-X
