Factors affecting the medication literacy of older adults and targeted initiatives for improvement: a cross-sectional study in central China

This study explored the state of rational drug use among older adults in central China, aiming to unveil factors influencing their medication literacy and proposing targeted improvement measures. A cross-sectional study involving 454 participants aged 60 and above was conducted in Hubei province bet...

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Published in:Frontiers in public health 2024-01, Vol.11, p.1249022
Main Authors: Mei, Chao, Xu, Baoli, Cai, Xuefeng, Wan, Min, Zhao, Zhigang, Lv, Yongning, Zhang, Yu, You, Ruxu
Format: Article
Language:English
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Aged
aging
China
Cross-Sectional Studies
drug therapy
Health Literacy
Humans
Medication Adherence
medication literacy
older adults
Public Health
questionnaire survey
Surveys and Questionnaires
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Summary:This study explored the state of rational drug use among older adults in central China, aiming to unveil factors influencing their medication literacy and proposing targeted improvement measures. A cross-sectional study involving 454 participants aged 60 and above was conducted in Hubei province between February 1 and May 30, 2023, with data collected through face-to-face interviews by pharmacists. Multiple logistic regression analysis was conducted to determine factors that affected medication literacy. Of the 412 valid questionnaires, findings revealed inadequate knowledge of rational drug use among older adults in central China. Those who fully understood (105, 25.49%, OR = 9.349,  
ISSN:2296-2565
2296-2565
DOI:10.3389/fpubh.2023.1249022