Effects of Estimated Community-Level Health Literacy on Treatment Initiation and Preventive Care Among Older Adults with Newly Diagnosed Diabetes.

Gang FangStacy Cooper BaileyIzabela E AnnisMichael K Paasche-OrlowMichael S WolfLaurie T MartinMichael EmchM Alan BrookhartKaren B Farris

Published in: Patient preference and adherence (2020)

Community-level health literacy estimates were associated with the initiation of OHA and uptake of standard preventive care services in older adults. Community-level health literacy may help to inform targeted diabetes education and support efforts.

Keyphrases

healthcare
mental health
quality improvement
health information
type diabetes
newly diagnosed
cardiovascular disease
palliative care
glycemic control
affordable care act
primary care
cancer therapy
social media
insulin resistance
drug delivery
smoking cessation