The Effect of Health Literacy Education in Adults (HELP-e-Pulse)

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Health Literacy

• Registration Number: NCT05831254
• Lead Sponsor: Akdeniz University

Brief Summary

The world's elderly population is increasing. It is possible to prepare for the old age period by starting to develop the level of Health Literacy (HL) in the 45-64 age group. In this context, this study is planned to be conducted as a randomized controlled study with an active control group in order to compare the effect of European Health Literacy-based education and e-Pulse education (HELP) on the level of health literacy in adults aged 45-64 with insufficient-limited health literacy. The study was planned to include a total of 140 participants from the intervention group (HELP) (n:70) and the active control group (e-Pulse) (n:70). Interactive group training consisting of six modules and 90 minutes each will be given to the HELP group. Individual e-Pulse instruction will be given to the active control group. European Health Literacy Scale scores will be considered as the primary outcome of the research. Scores from the eHealth Literacy Scale will be considered as the secondary outcome of the research.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2023-04-14
• Study First Submitted QC: 2023-04-14
• Study First Posted: 2023-04-26
• Study Start: 2023-10-02
• Primary Completion: 2023-12-30
• Status Verified: 2024-04
• Study Completion: 2025-02-03
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-02-03
• Last Update Posted: 2025-02-05

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 140

Inclusion Criteria

• Being aged 45-64 and above and being literate,
• Having a score of 33 or less on the European Health Literacy Scale (insufficient, limited and problematic health literacy)
• Being able to use a smart phone, tablet or computer,
• Having agreed to voluntarily participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria

• Those who do not speak Turkish

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
European Health Literacy Scale	Baseline-Second month	This scale is a self-report measure used to evaluate the health literacy level for individuals over 15 years old. It includes three topics (treatment, prevention from diseases and improving health) and 47 items. Each item has four possible answers: 1 = Very difficult, 2 = Difficult, 3 = Easy and 4 = Very easy. A 'Don't know' answer is coded as 5. Health literacy level is evaluated in four categories according to the score obtained: (0-25) points: insufficient health literacy; (\>25-33) : problematic - limited health literacy; (\>33-42) : adequate health literacy; (\>42-50) : indicates excellent health literacy.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
eHealth Literacy Scale	Baseline-Second month	The eHEALS is an 8-item measure of eHealth literacy developed to measure consumers' combined knowledge, comfort, and perceived skills at finding, evaluating, and applying electronic health information to health problems.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Soğuksu Yaşlı Evi; 🇹🇷 Antalya, Turkey