The Interrelationship Between Health Literacy and Primary Immunodeficiency Awareness in Pregnant and Early Postpartum Women
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Background/Aims: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between health literacy levels and primary immunodeficiency awareness among pregnant and early postpartum women.
Methods: This study included 206 women who visited the obstetrics and gynecology outpatient clinic and obstetrics ward of a university hospital between March and June 2024. Data were collected using a participant information form, a health literacy scale, and a primary immunodeficiency awareness form. Data analysis included the independent sample t-test, one-way analysis of variance, and Spearman’s correlation test. A p-value of <0.05 was considered statistically significant.
Results: The mean score on the health literacy scale was 110.72±13.92, while the mean score for primary immunodeficiency awareness was 15.03±2.88. Women aged 26-30 had higher understanding information scores on the health literacy scale than women aged 25 and below. Women with high school and university education had higher health literacy and primary immunodeficiency awareness scores than only literate women and those with primary education. A weak, positive correlation was found between access and information (a subdimension of the health literacy scale) and primary immunodeficiency awareness.
Conclusions: Educational programs aimed at increasing health literacy in women may be an effective strategy for improving awareness of primary immunodeficiency. Education and awareness programs should be specifically developed for younger women and those at lower education levels.
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