Characteristics
Domains assessed:
Application/function
Specific context:
Dental Health
Validation sample population age:
Older Adults: 65+ years, Adults: 18 to 64 years, Adolescents: 10 to 17 years
Modes of administration in validation study:
Paper and pencil
Psychometrics
Number of items:
29
Sample size in validation study:
209
Language of validated version:
English
Main article reference
Jones, K., Parker, E., Mills, H., Brennan, D., & Jamieson, L.M. (2014). Development and validation of a Health Literacy In Dentistry scale (HeLD). Community Dental Health, 31(1), 37-43. doi: 10.1922/CDH_3269Jones07.
Corresponding author
Kelly Jones
Description
Assesses self-reported oral health literacy.
Year Measure first Published: 2014
About This Measure
Categorical scoring:
No
About the Validation of this Measure
Country where validated:
Australia
Content validity:
The HeLD was modelled after the Health Literacy Measurement Scale (HeLMS). Theoretical constructs and items of the HeLMS were adapted for use in an oral health context with the guidance of oral health experts.
Reliability (Cronbach Alpha):
0.91
