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Relationship Between Health Literacy, Quality of Life, and Treatment Adherence in Patients with Acute Coronary

Mohammad Ali Zakeri, Asghar Tavan, Ali Esmaeili Nadimi

    Health Literacy Research and Practice
    |April 13, 2023
    PubMed

    Insights

    This study found that lower health literacy and treatment adherence are linked to poorer quality of life in acute coronary syndrome patients. Improving these factors may enhance patient outcomes.

    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Public Health
    • Health Psychology

    Background:

    • Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) significantly impacts patient health outcomes and quality of life globally.
    • Treatment adherence and health literacy are critical determinants of health outcomes in ACS patients.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the interrelationships between treatment adherence, health literacy, and quality of life in patients diagnosed with acute coronary syndrome.

    Main Methods:

    • A cross-sectional study involving 407 patients with ACS in Iran (April-November 2019).
    • Data collected via demographic questionnaire, WHO Quality of Life Brief Version, Adherence to Treatment Questionnaire, and Health Literacy for Iranian Adults questionnaire.
    • Statistical analysis performed using SPSS 25, including Pearson's correlation coefficient.

    Main Results:

    • Most participants (56.5%) demonstrated good treatment adherence, while 28.7% had insufficient health literacy.
    • A negative association was observed between health literacy and quality of life (r = -0.153, p < .01).
    • A positive association was found between treatment adherence and quality of life (r = 0.169, p < .01).

    Conclusions:

    • A negative relationship exists between health literacy, quality of life, and treatment adherence in ACS patients.
    • Findings suggest that interventions targeting health literacy and adherence may improve quality of life for ACS patients.
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