Health Literacy Health illiteracy has become referred to as the silent epidemic. According to the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services website, the National Assessment of Adult Literacy showed only 12 percent of adults have proficient health literacy. That means nine out of ten adults may lack the needed skills to adequately manage […]
This study also pointed out “the importance of health literacy as a critical dimension in devising policies and intervention programs to improve health conditions of immigrant women in Taiwan, and in other host countries. Our study also demonstrates that the health literacy framework contributes a new lens for the examination of immigrant health issues” (Tsai […]
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Get startedProfessional, this is a term used to describe a person’s behavior when it exhibits some form of etiquette. This concept of professionalism is important for those in the workforce. In order for an employee to be professional they must look the part. By dressing in appropriate clothing the employee my exhibit a more approachable and […]
One important contributing factor to the quality of life of an individual is access to health care and the quality of care they receive. In the United states many are fortunate to have numerous resources for healthcare, but there are still those whose care is inhibited by communication barriers related to culture. “Culture is defined […]
