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Émilien Schultz, Jeremy K Ward, Rajae Touzani

    Sante Publique (Vandoeuvre-Les-Nancy, France)
    |June 21, 2024
    PubMed
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    Higher health literacy is linked to better understanding and more positive attitudes toward medical research and clinical trials. Low health literacy correlates with less knowledge and lower confidence in science.

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    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Medical Sociology
    • Health Communication

    Context:

    • Biomedical innovation is crucial for healthcare and public discourse.
    • Current health literacy measures often overlook medical research engagement.
    • Understanding public perception of medical research is vital.

    Purpose:

    • To investigate the association between health literacy and public attitudes towards medical research.
    • To explore how health literacy influences perceptions of clinical trials and general science.
    • To identify disparities in understanding and acceptance of medical research.

    Summary:

    • Analyzed data from French adult population surveys (2020, 2021; N=2003, N=2022).
    • Assessed health literacy (HLS19-Q12-EN) and attitudes towards clinical trials, medical research, and science.

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  • Found significant links between health literacy levels and perceptions of medical research.

    • Impact:

    • Low health literacy is associated with reduced knowledge and negative attitudes towards clinical trials.
    • Individuals with lower literacy show less confidence in science and its societal benefits.
    • Health literacy can be a key indicator for disparities in clinical trial participation and innovation access.