Transformative learning intervention: effect on functional health literacy and diabetes knowledge in older African Americans.
This study evaluated the effect of a transformative learning (TL) intervention on functional health literacy and diabetes knowledge in older African Americans. Twenty participants from senior community centers completed a six-session intervention. The short-form Test of Functional Health Literacy in Adults (s-TOFHLA), Literacy Assessment for Diabetes (LAD), and Diabetes Knowledge Test (DKT) were used to perform pre- and postmeasurements. Postintervention s-TOFHLA scores and DKT scores were significantly increased (p < .5). Participants' verbal responses further affirmed the positive influence of the TL principles.
Ntiri
Daphne W
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Africana Studies Department, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan 48202, USA. dntiri@wayne.edu
Stewart
Merry
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D001741:Black or African American / Q000193:education* / Q000523:psychology; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000208:ethnology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004522:Educational Status; D005260:Female; D015438:Health Behavior; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D012648:Self Care; D013223:Statistics as Topic; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires