Characteristics
Domains assessed:
Information seeking: Document
Specific context:
General
Validation sample population age:
Adults: 18 to 64 years
Modes of administration in validation study:
Face-to-face
Psychometrics
Number of items:
4
Sample size in validation study:
378
Administration Time (minutes):
2 minutes
Language of validated version:
English
Main article reference
Haun, J., Luther, S., Dodd, V., & Donaldson, P. (2012). Measurement variation across health literacy assessments: implications for assessment selection in research and practice. J Health Commu,17 Suppl 3:141-59. doi: 10.1080/10810730.2012.712615.
Corresponding author
Jolie Haun
Description
3 screening items from Chew et al, with a 4th item added that assesses understanding of what was told to the individual about his/her health
Year Measure first Published: 2009
About This Measure
Categorical scoring:
Yes
Scoring categories:
Scores range from 2-20, with 2-12 = inadequate HL, 13-16 = marginal HL, and 17-20 = adequate HL
About the Validation of this Measure
Country where validated:
United States of America
