Abstract
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.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 100-113 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | Gerontology and Geriatrics Education |
Volume | 30 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2009 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Blacks
- Education
- Geriatrics
- Self-management
- Training
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Education
- Geriatrics and Gerontology