Low literacy: a hidden problem in family planning clinics
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Low literacy: a hidden problem in family planning clinics.
OBJECTIVES Low literacy is highly prevalent among UK adults. This study assessed functional health literacy among family planning clinic clients and whether this was associated with sexual health knowledge and behaviours. It also assessed the readability of patient leaflets. METHODS 505 female family planning clinic attendees aged 16-35 years were interviewed about their sexual behaviour and ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care
سال: 2006
ISSN: 1471-1893,0000-0000
DOI: 10.1783/147118906778586778