Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jan 11, 2026

Universal Screening for Prevention of Reading, Writing, and Math Disabilities in Spanish
Published on: July 18, 2020
Psychometric Properties of Health Literacy Instruments and their Medical Contexts in Research with Hispanics/Latinos:
Gemma Galvez1, Deidre Okeke2, Pablo Benitez3
1Department of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Florida International University, Miami, FL, USA. ggalv006@fiu.edu.
None:
Hispanic/Latino populations experience high rates of preventable conditions like heart disease and diabetes, emphasizing the importance of health literacy in promoting informed health decisions and reducing existing disparities. This systematic review aimed to identify frequently used health literacy measures used with Hispanic/Latino adults in the United States, describe the psychometric properties of these measures, and examine the medical contexts and health conditions of the included studies. A comprehensive search across four databases yielded 2,431 studies; After screening, 168 studies met inclusion criteria. Eleven health literacy measures were identified, and the Short Test of Functional Health Literacy (STOFHLA), Newest Vital Sign (NVS), and Brief Health Literacy Screener (BHLS) were the most frequently used. Study medical context and health conditions included general health (23%), diabetes (15%), cancer (14%), among others. While several health literacy measures demonstrated acceptable to good reliability and validity, gaps were identified regarding cultural appropriateness and tailoring to Hispanic/Latino communities. Enhancing health literacy measures is critical to help inform interventions and improve health outcomes in this population.
More Related Videos
09:00Author Spotlight: Validation of SICOLE-R for Assessing Cognitive and Reading Skills in Spanish-Speaking Children and Its Role in Personalized Education
Published on: August 16, 2024
10:58Multimedia Battery for Assessment of Cognitive and Basic Skills in Mathematics BM-PROMA
Published on: August 28, 2021
Related Concept Videos
Health Literacy
Dimensions of Health and Illness
Assessment of the Cardiovascular System I: Subjective Data
Initial Enquiry
Ask the patient about their primary concern and thoroughly explore all reported symptoms.
Medical History
Investigate past illnesses affecting the cardiovascular system, such as angina, anemia, rheumatic fever, congenital heart disease, stroke, thrombophlebitis, dysrhythmias, varicosities
Inquire about symptoms...
Bias in Epidemiological Studies
Self-Report Tests of Personality
Assessment of the Gastrointestinal System II: Health Perception Pattern
Health Perception Patterns
Health perception patterns offer valuable insights into a patient's lifestyle habits and how they may impact their GI health. These patterns include: