Characteristics
Domains assessed:
Application/function, Conceptual Knowledge, Numeracy
Specific context:
General
Validation sample population age:
Adults: 18 to 64 years, Older Adults: 65+ years
Modes of administration in validation study
:
Computer-based, Text message-based
Time Cut-off:
8 minutes
Assessment:
Self-reported
Psychometrics
Sample size in validation study:
306
Administration Time (minutes):
8 minutes
Language of validated version:
English
Main article reference
Bailey, S.C., Griffith, J.W., Vuyyuru, C. et al. Development and Validation of the HL6: a Brief, Technology-Based Remote Measure of Health Literacy. J GEN INTERN MED 38, 421–427 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11606-022-07739-3
Corresponding author
Stacy Cooper Bailey
Description
The HL6 is a short 6-item questionnaire measuring health literacy designed to be administered via consumer devices.
Year Measure first Published: 2023
About This Measure
Scoring categories:
Sum score of all correct items; total score ranges from 0–6
Modern Approach for Tool Development:
No
About the Validation of this Measure
Country where validated:
United States of America
Content validity:
Content was validated by experts, a series of cognitive interviews and discussion groups with the target audience, and pilot testing
Criterion validity:
Moderate to high convergent validity with the NVS, and moderate convergent validity with the REALM and TOFHLA.
Reliability notes:
Items demonstrated acceptable internal consistency (α = 0.73).
