Validation of the Health Literacy Questionnaire (HLQ) to brazilian portuguese

Conclusion: The HLQ-Br presented equivalence to the original version and satisfactory psychometric properties. It can be applied in the evaluation of Brazilian population HL in clinical practice, teaching and research. The use of HLQ-Br in health practices can aid in the incorporation of health literacy into health care practices in Brazil.
Source: Acta Paulista de Enfermagem - Category: Nursing Source Type: research