ObjectiveTo understand the present situation of basic health literacy of inpatients with coronary heart disease(CHD) in Bengbu city, and analyze its main influencing factors, so as to provide the theoretical basis for health education of patients with CHD.
MethodsA total of 403 inpatients diagnosed with CHD in three tertiary A hospitals in Bengbu city from April to October 2019 were investigated using the self-made "general situation questionnaire" and "three-item short literacy survey", and the influencing factors of the health literacy in patients with CHD were analyzed.
ResultsAmong the 403 inpatients, the basic health literacy score was(10.73±1.16)points, and 35.73% of patients had the basic health literacy.The results of multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that high age, low education level and low per capita monthly family income were the risk factors of basic health literacy level in CHD patients(P < 0.05 to P < 0.01).
ConclusionsThe basic health literacy of inpatients with CHD disease in Bengbu city is at a low level.The age, education level and economic situation are the main influencing factors of the health literacy level.The intervention schemes should be designed to improve the health literacy level of patients with CHD.
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