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All Aspects of Health Literacy Scale for Chinese Speakers in the U.S. with Limited English Proficiency

Characteristics

Domains assessed: Information seeking: Interactive media navigation, Information seeking: Document, Comprehension, Appraisal, Application/function
Specific context: Health Promotion
Validation sample population age: Older Adults: 65+ years, Adults: 18 to 64 years
Modes of administration in validation study: Paper and pencil

Psychometrics

Number of items: 23
Sample size in validation study: 405
Language of validated version: Mandarin

Main article reference

Chen, X., Goodson, P., Acosta, S., Barry, A. E., & McKyer, L. E. (2018). Assessing Health Literacy Among Chinese Speakers in the US with Limited English Proficiency. Health Literacy Research and Practice, 2(2), e94-e106.

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Corresponding author

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Xuewei Chen
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429 Willard Hall, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States of America
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Description

We modified and tested the All Aspects of Health Literacy Scale (AAHLS) with a sample of Chinese speakers who have limited English proficiency
in the U.S. The AAHLS is a theory-based health literacy survey assessing functional health literacy, interactive health literacy, information appraisal, and empowerment. We adapted the survey, created dual language scenarios (English and Chinese), translated the questions into Chinese (both traditional and simplified Chinese), and conducted cognitive interviews to revise the questions.

Year Measure first Published: 2018

About This Measure

Categorical scoring: No

About the Validation of this Measure

Country where validated: United States of America
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