Measuring the factors affecting health literacy in East Hungary - Health literacy in the adult population of Nyíregyháza city

Abstract

As a critical determinant of health at a population level, knowing health literacy is essential for effective health promotion and for the positive influence on health status. However, very little research hasfocused on this topic in Hungary. We aimed to measure health literacy and find the factors affecting it among the adult population in Nyregyhza city. The results contribute to improving health literacy, thus improving health behaviour, which is needed to develop individual and community strategies.