Browsing University of Waterloo by Subject "health literacy"
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Examining determinants of health numeracy and processing of numeric health information by English-as-a-second language immigrants to Canada
(University of Waterloo, 2014-01-28)Health numeracy is a necessary skill for accessing health services. Immigrants have lower levels of health numeracy compared to host populations which constrains their access to health information necessary to make quality ... -
Health and Risk Communication in Ontario Newspapers: The Case of Wind Turbines
(University of Waterloo, 2013-08-07)Introduction: The mass print media are a widely-distributed, and often primary, source of health information for the public. Health information in newspapers can amplify or attenuate readers’ perceptions of risk depending ... -
Health literacy, language, and understanding of colon cancer prevention information among English-as-a-second-language older Chinese immigrant women to Canada
(University of Waterloo, 2010-12-22)Introduction: Colon cancer incidence and mortality rates in Canada are among the highest worldwide. If detected early colon cancer is highly curable and regular screening can significantly decrease risk of colon cancer ... -
The influence of acculturation on the prose comprehension of colon cancer information by English-as-a-second-language immigrant women
(University of Waterloo, 2010-05-19)Introduction: Colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death among women in Canada. Although regular screening beginning at age 50 years can significantly decrease risk of colon cancer mortality, many eligible ... -
The Maternal Health Literacy of South Asian Newcomer Mothers and Canadian-born Mothers
(University of Waterloo, 2024-01-09)Research suggests newcomer mothers score lower than Canadian-born mothers on health literacy (HL) and health numeracy (HN) assessments and have difficulty accessing maternal health services. This dissertation explored the ... -
Mobile Technology and Health Literacy Regarding Medication Information
(University of Waterloo, 2015-10-05)Low health literacy is one of the main barriers to medication adherence. People with low literacy often have difficulty understanding health information and making appropriate health decisions. Currently, medication ...