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  • Nephrology
  • Public Health
  • Health Literacy Research

Background:

  • Low health literacy (HL) is a potential barrier to effective chronic kidney disease (CKD) self-management.
  • Understanding the relationship between HL and kidney function is crucial for patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between health literacy (HL) and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) in CKD patients.
  • To determine if HL influences kidney function markers.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 150 adult CKD patients (stages 1-4).
  • Health literacy assessed using the Newest Vital Sign (NVS).
  • Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) calculated using the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD) equation.

Main Results:

  • 32.7% of participants had a high likelihood of limited HL.
  • A statistically significant association was found between HL (NVS score) and eGFR.
  • Each unit increase in NVS score correlated with a 1.9% increase in eGFR, even after adjusting for self-management knowledge.

Conclusions:

  • A small but significant link exists between health literacy and eGFR in CKD patients.
  • Healthcare providers should consider HL when communicating with CKD patients.
  • Further multicenter research is recommended to confirm these findings.