Characteristics
Domains assessed:
Numeracy, Information seeking: Document, Application/function
Specific context:
General
Validation sample population age:
Older Adults: 65+ years, Adults: 18 to 64 years
Modes of administration in validation study:
Phone-based, Computer-based
Psychometrics
Sample size in validation study:
329
Language of validated version:
Dutch
Main article reference
Fransen, M., Leenaars, K., Rowlands, G., Weiss, B., Maat, H., Essink-Bot, M.L. (2014). International application of health literacy measures: Adaptation and validation of the newest vital sign in The Netherlands. Patient Education and Counseling, 97(3), 403-9. doi: 10.1016/j.pec.2014.08.017.
Corresponding author
Mirjam Fransen
Description
Evaluates health literacy through an individual's ability to find and interpret nutrition information.
Year Measure first Published: 2014
About This Measure
Categorical scoring:
Yes
Scoring categories:
Greater than 4 of 6 correct=adequate HL
Fewer than or equal to 3 of 6 correct=inadequate HL
About the Validation of this Measure
Country where validated:
The Netherlands
Content validity:
First, two preliminary nutrition labels were developed, bearing in mind the need for familiarity to a Dutch population and similarity to the original NVS-US. Next, experts, including nutritionists, literacy specialists, and primary care clinicians, reviewed the labels and provided recommendations to improve the clarity and layout of the labels. Finally, cognitive testing was carried out in three rounds of face to face participant interviews to evaluate the ease of understanding of the labels. Finally, the two labels were combined into one six item questionnaire.
Reliability (Cronbach Alpha):
0.76
