Relationship Between Sociodemographic Factors and Health Literacy Levels in Sleman Regency

  • Muflih Faadhilah Public Health Master Program, Faculty Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada

Abstract

Purpose: This study aims to determine the relationship between sociodemographic factors and health literacy levels in Sleman Regency.

Methods: This quantitative cross-sectional study utilized secondary data from the Health and Demographic Surveillance System (HDSS) in Sleman. Data collection was based on the HLS-EU-Q16 questionnaire. Data analysis was conducted using logistic regression analysis with a significance level 0.05.

Results: Bivariate analysis revealed that age (p-value 0.000), education (p-value 0.000), and occupation (p-value 0.000) were significantly related to health literacy levels. However, gender (p-value 0.829) and residential location (p-value 0.516) were not significantly related to health literacy levels.

Conclusion: Sociodemographic factors related to health literacy levels include age, education, and occupation.

Published
2024-06-13
How to Cite
Faadhilah, M. (2024). Relationship Between Sociodemographic Factors and Health Literacy Levels in Sleman Regency. BKM Public Health and Community Medicine. Retrieved from https://dev.journal.ugm.ac.id/v3/BKM/article/view/13593
Issue
PHS12 Accepted Abstracts
Section
The 12th UGM Public Health Symposium