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Health Literacy Predicts Change in Physical Activity Self-efficacy Among Sedentary Latinas

Authors: Gregory M. Dominick, Shira I. Dunsiger, Dorothy W. Pekmezi, Bess H. Marcus

Published in: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health | Issue 3/2013

Abstract

Health literacy (HL) is associated with preventive health behaviors. Self-efficacy is a predictor of health behavior, including physical activity (PA); however, causal pathways between HL and self-efficacy for PA are unknown, especially among Latinas who are at risk for chronic disease. To explore this potential relationship, secondary analyses were conducted on data [Shortened Test of Functional Health Literacy in Adults (STOFHLA), PA self-efficacy, and socio-demographics] from a 6-month, randomized controlled trial of a print-based PA intervention (n = 89 Spanish-speaking Latinas). Linear regression models revealed associations between HL and baseline self-efficacy in addition to changes in self-efficacy at 6-months. After controlling for significant covariates, higher HL scores were associated with lower baseline PA self-efficacy. Regardless of treatment assignment, higher HL scores at baseline predicted greater changes in PA self-efficacy at 6-months. HL may contribute to Latinas’ improved PA self-efficacy, though further research is warranted.

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Title: Health Literacy Predicts Change in Physical Activity Self-efficacy Among Sedentary Latinas
Authors: Gregory M. Dominick
Shira I. Dunsiger
Dorothy W. Pekmezi
Bess H. Marcus
Publication date: 01-06-2013
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health / Issue 3/2013
Print ISSN: 1557-1912
Electronic ISSN: 1557-1920
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10903-012-9666-7

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