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Maheri M, Ghesmati M, Amirzadeh-iranagh J. Investigating the Relationship Between Health Literacy and Financial Literacy Among the Elderly in 2022. Health Educ Health Promot 2024; 12 (4) :1001-1031
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1- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Clinical Research Institute, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran2. Department of Public Health, School of Public Health, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
2- School of Medicine, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
3- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Clinical Research Institute, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran2. Department of Public Health, School of Public Health, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran ,maheri.a@umsu.ac.ir
2- School of Medicine, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
3- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Clinical Research Institute, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran2. Department of Public Health, School of Public Health, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran ,
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Aims The identification of factors that affect health literacy in the elderly will aid in designing interventions aimed at promoting health literacy by focusing on these factors. Therefore, the present study was conducted to determine the relationship between health literacy and financial literacy among the elderly.
Materials & Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted on 295 elderly people in Urmia, Iran, who were selected by multi-stage cluster sampling method in 2022. The data collection tool included demographic information, Health Literacy for Iranian Adults and, Financial Literacy Questionnaires. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 16, employing the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, independent t-test, one-way ANOVA, and Pearson correlation coefficient. The results were statistically significant at the p<0.05 level.
Findings The mean health literacy score of the elderly participants in the study was 64.38 out of 100, indicating a not very sufficient level. Additionally, the mean financial literacy score was 47.84 out of 100, reflecting a low level of financial literacy. A positive and significant correlation was found between financial literacy and health literacy (p<0.001, r=0.604).
Conclusion Due to the low levels of financial literacy and health literacy among the elderly in Urmia, and the positive correlation between financial literacy and health literacy, it is recommended that relevant organizations and authorities conduct training courses focused on financial literacy for the elderly population in Urmia. It appears that these training courses can not only enhance financial literacy, but also improve health literacy.
Materials & Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted on 295 elderly people in Urmia, Iran, who were selected by multi-stage cluster sampling method in 2022. The data collection tool included demographic information, Health Literacy for Iranian Adults and, Financial Literacy Questionnaires. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 16, employing the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, independent t-test, one-way ANOVA, and Pearson correlation coefficient. The results were statistically significant at the p<0.05 level.
Findings The mean health literacy score of the elderly participants in the study was 64.38 out of 100, indicating a not very sufficient level. Additionally, the mean financial literacy score was 47.84 out of 100, reflecting a low level of financial literacy. A positive and significant correlation was found between financial literacy and health literacy (p<0.001, r=0.604).
Conclusion Due to the low levels of financial literacy and health literacy among the elderly in Urmia, and the positive correlation between financial literacy and health literacy, it is recommended that relevant organizations and authorities conduct training courses focused on financial literacy for the elderly population in Urmia. It appears that these training courses can not only enhance financial literacy, but also improve health literacy.
Article Type: Original Research |
Subject:
Health Literacy
Received: 2024/12/19 | Accepted: 2025/01/8 | Published: 2024/10/19
Received: 2024/12/19 | Accepted: 2025/01/8 | Published: 2024/10/19
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