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December 5, 2025Journal of Korean MedicineOpen Access

Health Literacy Disparities across Conventional and Korean Medicine based on Primary Institutions

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HYHae-chang YoonHPHaemo Park

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Analysis reveals health literacy impacts health outcomes in chronic disease, highlighting primary sources for medical information.

Key Points

  • Health literacy varies significantly among different medical institutions visited, indicating disparities.
  • HLS-EU-Q16 scores were notably higher for visitors to Korean Medicine Clinics compared to Public Health Centers.
  • Analysis utilized data from the Korea Health Panel Survey with a focus on chronic diseases and income levels.
  • Understanding these disparities is crucial for improving health literacy across various healthcare settings.

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Yoon et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6932311e8e51979591dce48bhttps://doi.org/10.13048/jkm.25060
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