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Search Smart for Your Health - A Statewide Health Literacy Campaign.
Christine A Willis1, Tara Douglas-Williams2, Shannon Glover3
1Director of Knowledge Management & Learning Resources, Shepherd Center, Noble Learning Resource Center, 2020 Peachtree Road NW, Atlanta, GA 30309.
Journal of Consumer Health on the Internet
|October 10, 2018
Summary
Georgia health literacy initiatives improved online information access. Partnerships between GHSLA and GAHL raised awareness and led to further collaborations for health disparities.
Area of Science:
- Health Literacy
- Public Health Education
- Information Science
Background:
- Limited access to reliable online health information impacts public health.
- Health literacy is crucial for informed health decisions.
- Health disparities are exacerbated by inadequate health information access.
Purpose of the Study:
- To increase health literacy awareness across Georgia.
- To educate residents on finding reliable online health information.
- To foster partnerships addressing health information needs.
Main Methods:
- Collaboration between Georgia Health Sciences Library Association (GHSLA) and Georgia Alliance for Health Literacy (GAHL).
- Secured a gubernatorial declaration for October as Health Literacy Month.
- Disseminated information online and conducted demonstration workshops.
Main Results:
- Increased statewide health literacy awareness.
- Established online resources and conducted educational workshops.
- Generated networking opportunities leading to new partnerships and grant funding.
Conclusions:
- Collaborative efforts effectively raise health literacy awareness.
- Online information and workshops are key educational tools.
- Sustained partnerships are vital for addressing health disparities through improved health information access.
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