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:
3
Sample size in validation study:
332
Administration Time (minutes):
1 minutes
Language of validated version:
English
Main article reference
Chew, L.D., Bradley, K.A., & Boyko, E.J. (2004). Brief questions to identify patients with inadequate health literacy. Family Medicine, 36(8): 588-594.
Corresponding author
Lisa Chew
Description
Survey items with Likert-type responses to identify inadequate health literacy
Year Measure first Published: 2004
About This Measure
Categorical scoring:
Yes
Scoring categories:
Sum score (0–5 each item), categorized as inadequate, marginal, or adequate
About the Validation of this Measure
Country where validated:
United States of America
Content validity:
Content of questions was based on five domains identified in a qualitative study of patients with limited health literacy: navigating the health care system, completing medical forms, following medication instructions, interacting with providers, and reading appointment slips.
