July 24, 2026PLoS ONEOpen Access

Sociodemographic and psychosocial factors are linked to medication literacy, which is low in ~35% of younger hypertensives.

Q: What is the clinical evidence from this study?

Study design: Cross-Sectional. Population: hypertension (n=544). Intervention: Sociodemographic and psychosocial factors (education, income, social support, self-efficacy, illness perception). Primary outcome: Medication literacy profiles (p=<0.05).

Q: What question did this study set out to answer?

This study aims to identify distinct profiles of medication literacy among young and middle-aged hypertensive patients in China and explore their associated factors.

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Why the study?

What are the profiles of medication literacy and their associated factors among young and middle-aged hypertensive patients in China?

Population

544 young and middle-aged hypertensive patients consecutively recruited from two tertiary hospitals in China

Design

Cross-sectional

Key result

Sociodemographic and psychosocial factors were significantly associated with medication literacy profiles (low 35.3%, moderate 50.2%, high 14.5%) among young and middle-aged hypertensive patients (p<0.05).

Authors

RWR L Wang CLChongbin Liu YWYu Wang

Discussion

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Overview

Sociodemographic factors may identify hypertensive patients needing literacy support; cross-sectional data leave causal effects and intervention targets open for prospective study.

Key Points

This study aims to identify distinct profiles of medication literacy among young and middle-aged hypertensive patients in China and explore their associated factors.
Cross-sectional study with 544 hypertensive patients from two hospitals in China.
Five validated instruments were used to assess medication literacy and associated factors.
Latent profile analysis and multivariate logistic regression were conducted to identify profiles and associated factors.
Three profiles of medication literacy were identified: low (35.3%), moderate (50.2%), and high (14.5%).
Education level, income, social support, self-efficacy, and illness perception were significantly associated with medication literacy (all p < 0.05).
Lower education and income were linked to low literacy, while higher social support and self-efficacy were associated with high literacy.

Study Design

Type

Cross-Sectional (n=544)

Multicenter

Yes

Structured PICO

What are the profiles of medication literacy and their associated factors among young and middle-aged hypertensive patients in China?

Population

544 young and middle-aged hypertensive patients recruited from two tertiary hospitals in China.

Outcome

Distinct profiles of medication literacy and associated factors (education level, income, social support, self-efficacy, illness perception)patient reported

Main Result

p-value: p=<0.05

Medication literacy among young and middle-aged hypertensive patients in China is heterogeneous, with socioeconomic and psychosocial factors significantly influencing literacy profiles, suggesting a need for stratified interventions.

Limitations

Causal interpretations are precluded by the cross-sectional design

Cite This Study

Wang et al. (2026) conducted a cross-sectional in hypertension (n=544). Sociodemographic and psychosocial factors (education, income, social support, self-efficacy, illness perception) was evaluated on Medication literacy profiles (p=<0.05). Sociodemographic and psychosocial factors were significantly associated with medication literacy profiles (low 35.3%, moderate 50.2%, high 14.5%) among young and middle-aged hypertensive patients (p<0.05).

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July 24, 2026PLoS ONEOpen Access

Sociodemographic and psychosocial factors are linked to medication literacy, which is low in ~35% of younger hypertensives.

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Why the study?

What are the profiles of medication literacy and their associated factors among young and middle-aged hypertensive patients in China?

Population

544 young and middle-aged hypertensive patients consecutively recruited from two tertiary hospitals in China

Design

Cross-sectional

Key result

Authors

RWR L Wang CLChongbin Liu YWYu Wang

Discussion

Member takes

Overview

Sociodemographic factors may identify hypertensive patients needing literacy support; cross-sectional data leave causal effects and intervention targets open for prospective study.

Key Points

This study aims to identify distinct profiles of medication literacy among young and middle-aged hypertensive patients in China and explore their associated factors.
Cross-sectional study with 544 hypertensive patients from two hospitals in China.
Five validated instruments were used to assess medication literacy and associated factors.
Latent profile analysis and multivariate logistic regression were conducted to identify profiles and associated factors.
Three profiles of medication literacy were identified: low (35.3%), moderate (50.2%), and high (14.5%).
Education level, income, social support, self-efficacy, and illness perception were significantly associated with medication literacy (all p < 0.05).
Lower education and income were linked to low literacy, while higher social support and self-efficacy were associated with high literacy.

Study Design

Type

Cross-Sectional (n=544)

Multicenter

Yes

Structured PICO

What are the profiles of medication literacy and their associated factors among young and middle-aged hypertensive patients in China?

Population

544 young and middle-aged hypertensive patients recruited from two tertiary hospitals in China.

Outcome

Distinct profiles of medication literacy and associated factors (education level, income, social support, self-efficacy, illness perception)patient reported

Main Result

p-value: p=<0.05

Limitations

Causal interpretations are precluded by the cross-sectional design

Cite This Study

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a63008d395161722cd157a3 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0352857

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