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Health Literacy Curricula in Pediatric Residency Programs: A National Survey
Health Literacy Research and Practice
|January 13, 2025
Summary
Pediatric residency programs rarely teach health literacy, despite its importance for clear communication and reducing health inequities. Most program directors believe residents need more training in this area.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Education
- Health Communication
- Health Literacy
Background:
- Health literacy-informed communication can reduce health inequities.
- Limited health literacy is common in parents and children, yet pediatricians infrequently use clear communication techniques.
- There is a lack of research on health literacy curricula in pediatric residency programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the current state of health literacy education within pediatric residency programs nationwide.
- To identify common teaching strategies, content, and barriers related to health literacy training.
Main Methods:
- A national, cross-sectional survey was conducted among pediatric associate program directors.
- Data were collected on the presence, content, and delivery of health literacy curricula.
- Surveys were administered from July to September 2022.
Main Results:
- Only 44% of surveyed programs reported having health literacy education.
- Most program directors (84%) believe residents require additional health literacy training.
- Evidence-based principles, like universal precautions, were minimally taught.
Conclusions:
- Health literacy education is inconsistently implemented in pediatric residencies.
- There is a significant need to standardize curricula and disseminate resources.
- Improved training is essential to equip pediatricians with effective health literacy communication skills.
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