Validation of the short assessment of health literacy (SAHL-D) and short-form development: Rasch analysis

Validation of the short assessment of health literacy (SAHL-D) and short-form development: Rasch analysis

Abstract Background Accurate measurement of health literacy is essential to improve accessibility and effectiveness of health care and prevention. One measure frequently applied in international research is the Short Assessment of Health Literacy (SAHL). While the Dutch SAHL (SAHL-D) has proven to b...

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Main Authors: A. J. Woudstra, C. S. Meppelink, H. Pander Maat, J. Oosterhaven, M. P. Fransen, A. L. Dima
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-06-01
Series:BMC Medical Research Methodology
Subjects:
Health literacy
Measurement
Public health
Rasch
SAHL-D
Short-form
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12874-019-0762-4

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