Adaptation and Validation of the Iraqi Diabetic Health Literacy Questionnaire (IDHLQ): A Rasch and Factor Analysis Study

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Authors

Walid Al-Qerem · Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan

Alaa Alsajri · Al Rasheed University College

Anan Jarab · Jordan University of Science and Technology

Judith Eberhardt · Teesside University

Ramah Baaj · International University for Science and Technology

Lama Sawaftah · Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan

Lujain Al-sa’di

Abstract

The adapted IDHLQ is a reliable and valid instrument for assessing multidimensional diabetic health literacy among Iraqi adults. Its use in clinical and public health settings could inform patient education strategies and guide policy development to reduce disparities in diabetes outcomes.

Topics & Keywords

Health Literacy and Information Accessibility Diabetes Management and Education Mobile Health and mHealth Applications

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Quality Education

Publication Details

Published in: Diabetes Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity

Volume Volume 19, pp. 1-11

DOI: 10.2147/dmso.s572563

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