The Role of Health Literacy in Predicting Multiple Healthcare Outcomes Among Hispanics in a Nationally Representative Sample: A Comparative Analysis by English Proficiency Levels

摘要: Health literacy (HL) research among Hispanics currently focuses on individuals with limited English proficiency but impacts of HL healthcare outcomes other language groups is relatively unknown. Regression models assessed associations between and for overall (n = 4013) level sub-populations using the 2007 Pew Hispanic Survey. Overall, adequate percieved US medical care as “excellent,” were more satisfied their doctor’s help, reported “excellent” health. In sub-population analysis, perception was associated Spanish dominant groups. Among bilinguals, decreased use traditional medicine. The effect varied within that only speakers can exclude a substantial percentage proficient or bilingual populations who have low HL.